Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

  • Born: 1931-1-5
  • Birthplace: San Diego, California
  • Height: 5' 8¼" (1.74 m)
  • Profession: Actor, director, screenwriter
  • Nationality: America
  • Graduate School: Princepia College
  • Representative Works: The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, The Apostle
  • Robert Duvall (Robert Selden Duvall) , born on January 5, 1931 in San Diego, California, is an American actor, director, and screenwriter.
    In 1962, starred in the feature film "Kill a Mockingbird". In 1965, he won the Obi Award for his Broadway musical "Overlooking the Bridgehead". In 1966, he participated in the crime film " The Chase ". In 1968, he participated in the science fiction film " Countdown ". In 1969, he participated in the drama " Rain Clan ". In 1971, he participated in the science fiction film "Future World". In 1972, he starred in the crime film " The Godfather " and won the 45th Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. In 1979, he starred in the war film " Apocalypse Now " and was nominated for the 52nd Oscar Award for Best Actor by virtue of the film. In 1982, he starred in the feature film " Comeback der Liebe ", and won the 41st American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards for the best actor in the drama category and the 56th Academy Awards for best actor. In February 1989, he directed and acted in the western drama " Lonesome Dove " and started his career as a director. In 1990, he starred in the action film " Days of Thunder " [1]  . In 1997, he served as director and screenwriter in the feature film " The Apostle " starring Fira Fawcett [16]  . In 2003, starred in the drama " Secondhand Lions " [2]  .
    In 2006, he served as the director of the Western film " Broken Trail ". In 2007, he participated in the romance film "Lucky You" [3]  . In 2008, he starred in the western romance film "Open Range" [4]  . In 2010, starred in the feature film "Get Low" [5]  . In 2013, he participated in the feature film " A Night in Old Mexico ". In 2015, he won the Idol Award at the 26th Palm Springs International Film Festival for his starring family ethics film " The Judge " [6] . In 2016, starred in the feature film "In Dubious Battle" [7] . In 2017, he participated in the miniseries " Widows " [8] .   

    Early Experience

    Robert Duvall was born in San Diego, California. He majored in drama at Princepia College. After graduating in 1953, he participated in the war. Two years later, he returned to the United States from the army. He received rigorous training at the theater school in New York and performed stage plays in neighboring theaters. . At school, he shared an apartment with Dustin Hoffman . During this period, he participated in a performance by Holden Ford called "The Nightmare" and was fancyed by Ford   .

    Performing Experience

    In 1962, he starred in the drama "Kill a Mockingbird" directed by Robert Mulligan, and played the kind, simple and caring Boer in the play. In 1963, he worked with Angie Dickinson in the comedy "Newman Medical".
    In 1965, he won the Obi Award for his Broadway musical "Overlooking the Bridgehead". In 1966, he participated in the crime film " The Chase " with Marlon Brando . In February 1968, with Jimmy Caan cooperation starred in the science fiction film "Countdown" ; May, starred Gordon Douglas directed the comedy "Sherlock"; in October, the United Steve McQueen starred in the action film "Iron King Kong police net" . In 1969, he participated in the feature film " Rain Clan " directed by Francis Ford Coppola ; in June, he co-starred in the feature film "Thunder of the Earth" with John Wayne . 
    In January 1970, he participated in the war film " M*A*S*H " directed by Robert Altman   ; in March, he co- starred in the science fiction film "Five Hundred Years Later" with Donald Pleasence . In March 1971, he participated in the science fiction film "Future World" directed by George Lucas ; on the 11th, he participated in the western film " Lawman " with Burt Lancaster .
    In 1972, he co- starred in the crime film " The Godfather " with Marlon Brando and Jimmy Caan , and played the adopted son in the film. With this film, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 45th Academy Awards ; May 12, participated in Philip Kaufman The directed western film " The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid " was released in Finland; on July 14, the western film " Joe Kidd " co-starring with Clint Eastwood was released; on July 25, he appeared in Howard W. The crime film "Revolver 373" directed by Cork was released; on October 23, the crime film "Swear Not to Bow Your Head" starring with Phyllis Orlandi was released. 
    In 1979, he starred in Francis Ford Coppola directed the war film " Apocalypse Now " ,   played in the film era military leader can not adapt to the way Bill Jier Ge, and by virtue of the film nominated for 52nd Academy Awards for best actor, lay His status in Hollywood; on October 26, the feature film "Colonel Thunder" co-starring with Blythe Danner was released, playing Lt. Col.'Bull' Meechum in the film, and won the 53rd Academy Award for this film . Nominated for best actor.
    On March 4, 1983, starring in the drama " Comeback der Liebe " directed by Bruce Bellsford, he played a failed former country music legend Mike Sledger in the film, and won the first place with the film . American film and television 41th Golden Globe drama category for best actor, 56th Academy Awards for best actor   ; May 22, in cooperation with the Friar starring biopic " Terry Fox story ," released   . On February 5, 1989, the self-directed and self-acted western drama " Lonesome Dove " was released.
    On June 27, 1990, the action film "Days of Thunder" co-starring with Nicole Mary Kidman was released in the United States, playing Cole’s racing coach Harry in the film   ; July 12, participating in the directing of Jeff Warner The documentary "The Godfather Family" was released. In May 1991, he participated in the documentary " Hearts of Darkness " co-directed by Fax Bahr and George Heikenlooper ; on September 10, the drama " Rambling Rose " starring Laura Dern was released; on December 6, he participated The action film "Criminal" directed by Masterson was released.
    In 1992, starring in the crime film " The Godfather Legend: 1901-1980 " directed by Francis Ford Coppola ; on July 24, the family film " Newsies " co-starring with David Moscow was released; on August 26, he starred in Louise. The disaster film "The Plague" directed by Puenzo was released; on November 21, the biopic " Stalin " directed by Ivan Passer was released.
    In February 1993, co-starring with Michael Douglas in the crime film " FallingDown "; on December 10, participating in the documentary " Gronimo: An American Legend " directed by Walter Hill was released; on December 17, jointly The romance film " Wrestling Ernest Hemingway " starring Shirley MacLaine was released. On March 18, 1994, the comedy " The Paper " directed by Ronald William Howard was released.
    In 1997, Duval came out again and was nominated for the 70th Oscar Award for Best Actor with the independently produced film "The Missionary" ; in September, in the feature film " The Apostle " starring Fira Fawcett Acting as a director and screenwriter   . In 1998, Duvall was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 71st Academy Awards for his feature film " A Civil Action " .
    On August 15, 2003, the Western romance " Open Range " starring Kevin Costner was released in the United States, playing the calm, humorous, and courageous boss Spearman in the film; September 22, with Haley Joel Osment's co-starred drama "Secondhand Lions" was released, which ranked third in the North American box office with $12.9 million   . In 2006, he served as the director of the Western film "Broken Trail".
    On May 4, 2007, he starred in the romance film " Lucky You " directed by Curtis Hansen , and played the leading role in the prestigious World Poker Championship former champion and gambling king LC Chievo   ; on the 27th, he co-starred with Phoenix The crime film " We Own the Night " was released, playing the role of Phoenix’s father in the film   .
    On October 2, 2008, the western romance film "Open Range" directed by Kevin Costner was released   . On September 9, 2009, the thriller drama " The Road " co-starring with Vigo Mortensen was released, playing the emaciated old man Eri   ; December 16, directed by Scott Cooper The romance film "Crazy Heart" was released.
    On January 5, 2010, Robert Duvall left his hand and foot prints on the Walk of Fame at the Luman Chinese Theater in Hollywood; on December 16, the feature film " Get Low " starring with Sissy Spicer It was released and was nominated for the 17th American Screen Actors Guild Award for the film   . On January 18, 2011, the drama " Jayne Mansfield's Car " directed by Billy Bob Thornton was released. In 2013, he participated in the feature film " A Night in Old Mexico " directed by Emilio Aragón ; on January 28, the action thriller " Jack Reacher " co-starred with Joseph Scola was released, playing the role of a sniper in the film Coach Samuel Cash.
    In 2014, he participated in the drama " Ultimate Measurement " directed by Todd Robinson ; on August 28, the drama "The Judge" co-starring with Robert Downey Jr. was released, playing the role of the father judge of "Iron Man"   , And won the 87th Oscars Best Supporting Actor nomination for the film . In 2015, Robert Duvall won the "Idol Award" at the 26th Palm Springs International Film Festival for his performance in " The Judge " ; on March 17, the feature film "Wild Horse" directed and starred was released in the United States. 
    On August 17, 2016, the feature film " In Dubious Battle " co-starring with Sel was released . On April 14, 2017, he appeared in the miniseries " Widows " directed by Steve McQueen , playing the role of Colin Farrell's father who helped the widow complete the robbery plan . On May 19, 2018, the comedy adventure film " The Man Who Killed Don Quixote " co-starring with Jonathan Press was released.  

    Personal Life

    Robert Duvall is a descendant of Robert Edward Lee , the commander-in-chief of the Union Army during the American Civil War . His father is a navy general and he himself is a supporter of the Republican Party . 

    Character Evaluation

    Robert Duvall is an American character star. His true character performance, tough and irresistible, left a deep impression on the audience   , especially the success of "The Godfather" and "The Godfather2", which made him a Hollywood legend, and then he edited himself The self-directed film "We Are Not a Jet" shows a unique creative and director talent   . In the feature film "The Judge", Robert Duvall's acting skills are plain and natural, and the scenes are very contagious and moving. His outstanding performance made him one of the most respected actors at the award ceremony of the 26th Palm Springs International Film Festival   . After that , his self-written and directed film "We Are Not a Jet" showed unique creative and directing talents. . ( ,   .