Robert Redford | Sundance Institute / Zoom restaurant

Robert Redford is a director, actor, producer, and business owner. He gained several recognitions and income after starring in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The seasoned actor also earned a British Academy of Film and Television Award for his exceptional skills. With the investment money he had, Robert established the Sundance Institute and the Zoom restaurant. From a small independent venture, Redford’s Sundance Institute now plays a huge role in cultivating the independent film industry in the United States.

Under the Sundance Institute are Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Channel, Wildwood Enterprises, Inc., and Sundance Productions. Robert started his career after working on different TV and theater roles. In 1959, he made his Broadway debut in Tall Story and appeared a small part on Sunday in New York and The Highest Trees. Among his successful Broadway appearance was in Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon.