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 Veteran actor and director Robert Selden Duvall was born on January 5, 1931, in San Diego, CA, to Mildred Virginia (Hart), an amateur actress, and William Howard Duvall, a career military officer who later became an admiral. Duvall majored in drama at Principia College (Elsah, IL), then served a two-year hitch in the army after graduating in 1953. He began attending The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre In New York City on the G.I. Bill in 1955, studying under Sanford Meisner along with Dustin Hoffman, with whom Duvall shared an apartment. Both were close to another struggling young actor named Gene Hackman. Meisner cast Duvall in the play "The Midnight Caller" by Horton Foote, a link that would prove critical to his career, as it was Foote who recommended Duvall to play the mentally disabled "Boo Radley" in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). This was his first "major" role since his 1956 motion picture debut as an MP in Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956), starring Paul Newman.Duvall began making a name for himself as a stage actor in New York, winning an Obie Award in 1965 playing incest-minded longshoreman "Eddie Carbone" in the off-Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's "A View from the Bridge", a production for which his old roommate Hoffman was assistant director. He found steady work in episodic TV and appeared as a modestly billed character actor in films, such as Arthur Penn's The Chase (1966) with Marlon Brando and in Robert Altman's Countdown (1967) and Francis Ford Coppola's The Rain People (1969), in both of which he co-starred with James Caan.He was also memorable as the heavy who is shot by John Wayne at the climax of True Grit (1969) and was the first "Maj. Frank Burns", creating the character in Altman's Korean War comedy M*A*S*H (1970). He also appeared as the eponymous lead in George Lucas' directorial debut, THX 1138 (1971). It was Francis Ford Coppola, casting The Godfather (1972), who reunited Duvall with Brando and Caan and provided him with his career breakthrough as mob lawyer "Tom Hagen". He received the first of his six Academy Award nominations for the role.Thereafter, Duvall had steady work in featured roles in such films as The Godfather Part II (1974), The Killer Elite (1975), Network (1976), The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976) and The Eagle Has Landed (1976). Occasionally this actor's actor got the chance to assay a lead role, most notably in Tomorrow (1972), in which he was brilliant as William Faulkner's inarticulate backwoods farmer. He was less impressive as the lead in Badge 373 (1973), in which he played a character based on real-life NYPD detective Eddie Egan, the same man his old friend Gene Hackman had won an Oscar for playing, in fictionalized form as "Popeye Doyle" in The French Connection (1971).It was his appearance as "Lt. Col. Kilgore" in another Coppola picture, Apocalypse Now (1979), that solidified Duvall's reputation as a great actor. He got his second Academy Award nomination for the role, and was named by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most versatile actor in the world. Duvall created one of the most memorable characters ever assayed on film, and gave the world the memorable phrase, "I love the smell of napalm in the morning!"Subsequently, Duvall proved one of the few established character actors to move from supporting to leading roles, with his Oscar-nominated turns in The Great Santini (1979) and Tender Mercies (1983), the latter of which won him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Now at the summit of his career, Duvall seemed to be afflicted with the fabled "Oscar curse" that had overwhelmed the careers of fellow Academy Award winners Luise Rainer, Rod Steiger and Cliff Robertson. He could not find work equal to his talents, either due to his post-Oscar salary demands or a lack of perception in the industry that he truly was leading man material. He did not appear in The Godfather Part III (1990), as the studio would not give in to his demands for a salary commensurate with that of Al Pacino, who was receiving $5 million to reprise Michael Corleone.His greatest achievement in his immediate post-Oscar period was his triumphant characterization of grizzled Texas Ranger Gus McCrae in the TV mini-series Lonesome Dove (1989), for which he received an Emmy nomination. He received a second Emmy nomination and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Soviet dictator Iosif Stalin in Stalin (1992), and a third Emmy nomination playing Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in The Man Who Captured Eichmann (1996).The shakeout of his career doldrums was that Duvall eventually settled back into his status as one of the premier character actors in the industry, rivaled only by his old friend Gene Hackman. Duvall, unlike Hackman, also has directed pictures, including the documentary We're Not the Jet Set (1974), Angelo My Love (1983) and Assassination Tango (2002). As a writer-director, Duvall gave himself one of his most memorable roles, that of the preacher on the run from the law in The Apostle (1997), a brilliant performance for which he received his third Best Actor nomination and fifth Oscar nomination overall. The film brought Duvall back to the front ranks of great actors, and was followed by a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nod for A Civil Action (1998).Robert Duvall will long be remembered as one of the great naturalistic American screen actors in the mode of Spencer Tracy and his frequent co-star Marlon Brando. His performances as "Boo Radley" in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), "Jackson Fentry" in Tomorrow (1972), "Tom Hagen" in the first two "Godfather" movies, "Frank Hackett" in Network (1976), "Lt. Col. Kilgore" in Apocalypse Now (1979), "Bull Meechum" in The Great Santini (1979), "Mac Sledge" in Tender Mercies (1983), "Gus McCrae" in Lonesome Dove (1989) and "Sonny Dewey" in The Apostle (1997) rank as some of the finest acting ever put on film. It's a body of work that few actors can equal, let alone surpass.
Bio:
Veteran actor and director Robert Selden Duvall was born on January 5, 1931, in San Diego, CA, to Mildred Virginia (Hart), an amateur actress, and William Howard Duvall, a career military officer who later became an admiral. Duvall majored in drama at Principia College (Elsah, IL), then served a two-year hitch in the army after graduating in 1953. He began attending The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre In New York City on the G.I. Bill in 1955, studying under Sanford Meisner along with Dustin Hoffman, with whom Duvall shared an apartment. Both were close to another struggling young actor named Gene Hackman. Meisner cast Duvall in the play "The Midnight Caller" by Horton Foote, a link that would prove critical to his career, as it was Foote who recommended Duvall to play the mentally disabled "Boo Radley" in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). This was his first "major" role since his 1956 motion picture debut as an MP in Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956), starring Paul Newman.Duvall began making a name for himself as a stage actor in New York, winning an Obie Award in 1965 playing incest-minded longshoreman "Eddie Carbone" in the off-Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's "A View from the Bridge", a production for which his old roommate Hoffman was assistant director. He found steady work in episodic TV and appeared as a modestly billed character actor in films, such as Arthur Penn's The Chase (1966) with Marlon Brando and in Robert Altman's Countdown (1967) and Francis Ford Coppola's The Rain People (1969), in both of which he co-starred with James Caan.He was also memorable as the heavy who is shot by John Wayne at the climax of True Grit (1969) and was the first "Maj. Frank Burns", creating the character in Altman's Korean War comedy M*A*S*H (1970). He also appeared as the eponymous lead in George Lucas' directorial debut, THX 1138 (1971). It was Francis Ford Coppola, casting The Godfather (1972), who reunited Duvall with Brando and Caan and provided him with his career breakthrough as mob lawyer "Tom Hagen". He received the first of his six Academy Award nominations for the role.Thereafter, Duvall had steady work in featured roles in such films as The Godfather Part II (1974), The Killer Elite (1975), Network (1976), The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976) and The Eagle Has Landed (1976). Occasionally this actor's actor got the chance to assay a lead role, most notably in Tomorrow (1972), in which he was brilliant as William Faulkner's inarticulate backwoods farmer. He was less impressive as the lead in Badge 373 (1973), in which he played a character based on real-life NYPD detective Eddie Egan, the same man his old friend Gene Hackman had won an Oscar for playing, in fictionalized form as "Popeye Doyle" in The French Connection (1971).It was his appearance as "Lt. Col. Kilgore" in another Coppola picture, Apocalypse Now (1979), that solidified Duvall's reputation as a great actor. He got his second Academy Award nomination for the role, and was named by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most versatile actor in the world. Duvall created one of the most memorable characters ever assayed on film, and gave the world the memorable phrase, "I love the smell of napalm in the morning!"Subsequently, Duvall proved one of the few established character actors to move from supporting to leading roles, with his Oscar-nominated turns in The Great Santini (1979) and Tender Mercies (1983), the latter of which won him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Now at the summit of his career, Duvall seemed to be afflicted with the fabled "Oscar curse" that had overwhelmed the careers of fellow Academy Award winners Luise Rainer, Rod Steiger and Cliff Robertson. He could not find work equal to his talents, either due to his post-Oscar salary demands or a lack of perception in the industry that he truly was leading man material. He did not appear in The Godfather Part III (1990), as the studio would not give in to his demands for a salary commensurate with that of Al Pacino, who was receiving $5 million to reprise Michael Corleone.His greatest achievement in his immediate post-Oscar period was his triumphant characterization of grizzled Texas Ranger Gus McCrae in the TV mini-series Lonesome Dove (1989), for which he received an Emmy nomination. He received a second Emmy nomination and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Soviet dictator Iosif Stalin in Stalin (1992), and a third Emmy nomination playing Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in The Man Who Captured Eichmann (1996).The shakeout of his career doldrums was that Duvall eventually settled back into his status as one of the premier character actors in the industry, rivaled only by his old friend Gene Hackman. Duvall, unlike Hackman, also has directed pictures, including the documentary We're Not the Jet Set (1974), Angelo My Love (1983) and Assassination Tango (2002). As a writer-director, Duvall gave himself one of his most memorable roles, that of the preacher on the run from the law in The Apostle (1997), a brilliant performance for which he received his third Best Actor nomination and fifth Oscar nomination overall. The film brought Duvall back to the front ranks of great actors, and was followed by a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nod for A Civil Action (1998).Robert Duvall will long be remembered as one of the great naturalistic American screen actors in the mode of Spencer Tracy and his frequent co-star Marlon Brando. His performances as "Boo Radley" in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), "Jackson Fentry" in Tomorrow (1972), "Tom Hagen" in the first two "Godfather" movies, "Frank Hackett" in Network (1976), "Lt. Col. Kilgore" in Apocalypse Now (1979), "Bull Meechum" in The Great Santini (1979), "Mac Sledge" in Tender Mercies (1983), "Gus McCrae" in Lonesome Dove (1989) and "Sonny Dewey" in The Apostle (1997) rank as some of the finest acting ever put on film. It's a body of work that few actors can equal, let alone surpass.
Tivia:
Was roommates and good friends with Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman while all were struggling stage actors in New York before any of them succeeded. Among the three, Hoffman and Duvall were known for their ways with the women, and Duvall and Hackman were known for their short fuses, which led to numerous bar fights. The three often bonded over elaborate practical jokes.Owns a large estate in rural Virginia, where some skirmishes of the Civil War were fought (he has found shells and other artifacts on the property). Some scenes in Gods and Generals (2003) were filmed on his land.He says the work he is most proud of by far is his role as the former Texas Ranger Augustus McCrae in the miniseries Lonesome Dove (1989).Put up $5 million of his own money to finance The Apostle (1997) after this was rejected by numerous studios.Watched Broken Trail (2006) with President George W. Bush in a special screening at the White House on June 11, 2006.With the death of Rosemary Murphy on July 5, 2014, he is the last surviving credited adult cast member of To Kill a Mockingbird (1962).Fractured several ribs after falling off a horse while rehearsing for a role in Open Range (2003). (April 2002)Being descended from Robert E. Lee, he can actually trace his family back to President George Washington. Washington himself had no biological children, but his wife, Martha Custis, did, and he adopted them after the death of Martha's first husband. Her son, John Custis, had a son of his own, Washington Custis, whose daughter, Mary Custis, was Robert E. Lee's wife. Interestingly, Duvall played Lee in Gods and Generals (2003), opposite Jeff Daniels, who had played Washington in The Crossing (1990). Duvall starred in the adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird (1962).Resided with Luciana Pedraza for seven years before marrying her on October 6, 2004. She is 41 years younger than him.Speaks Spanish fluently.He publicly criticized director Steven Spielberg for flying to Cuba in October 2002, and vowed never to work for Dreamworks studio again.He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on September 18, 2003.Was considered for the role of Police Chief Martin Brody in the horror film Jaws (1975), which went to Roy Scheider.Has directed one Oscar nominated performance: his own in The Apostle (1997).Travels to Argentina at least five times a year and has a home there.His performance as Mac Sledge in Tender Mercies (1983) is ranked #14 on Premiere magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006).Joined the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York and studied under Sanford Meisner for two years. Dustin Hoffman, James Caan and Gene Hackman were classmates.Received his honorary degree (Doctor of Arts) from Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia (1998).Has appeared in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) and Tender Mercies (1983), both of which were written for the screen by Horton Foote, and both of which earned him an Oscar for "Best Screenplay".His favorite city is Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is an avid Tango dancer.Hosted a fundraiser for Rudy Giuliani at his Hollywood home. He later endorsed Senator John McCain after Guiliani dropped out. (January 2008)As of 2014, has appeared in eight films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), M*A*S*H (1970), The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), The Conversation (1974), Network (1976), Apocalypse Now (1979) and Tender Mercies (1983). Of those, The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974) are winners in the category. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, and won Best Actor for Tender Mercies.Named My Life as a Dog (1985) as one of his favorite movies.Being a huge soccer fan, he supports the Argentinian national side.Has a family connection to two 2008 Presidential hopefuls. One of his ancestors, Mareen Duvall, is also an ancestor of Barack Obama. John McCain's family has been involved in the military for several generations, including an ancestor who worked with George Washington, to whom Duvall is related (by adoption).He has appeared in eight films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Bullitt (1968), M*A*S*H (1970), The Godfather (1972), The Conversation (1974), The Godfather Part II (1974), Network (1976) and Apocalypse Now (1979).While a struggling actor, he worked at a post office as a clerk but quit after six months. He says he did not want to be there 20 years later, still working in a post office.Has English, with smaller amounts of German, Swiss-German, French, Welsh and Scottish, ancestry. His French Hugenot ancestors immigrated to the United States in the 1700s.Born to William Howard Duvall, a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, and his wife Mildred Virginia Hart, an amateur actress.Was considered for the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs (1991), which went to Anthony Hopkins.Served in the United States Army (serial #52-346-646) from August 19, 1953 to August 20, 1954, achieving rank of Private First Class and awarded the National Defense Service Medal.Has played ancestor Robert E. Lee in Gods and Generals (2003), when Martin Sheen was unable to reprise the role (due to his commitment to The West Wing (1999)).A staunch, lifelong supporter of the Republican party, Duvall was personally invited to George W. Bush's inauguration as President in 2001. Duvall attended the ceremony.Duvall attended Principia College in Illinois and received his degree in Liberal Arts. While there he participated in campus theatrical productions and enjoyed the experience.His performance as Lt. Colonel Bill Kilgore in Apocalypse Now (1979) is ranked #59 on Premiere magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.Ex-brother-in-law of John Savage and Jim Youngs.Narrated a video supporting John McCain for the Republican National Convention in 2008.In Gods and Generals (2003), played ancestor Robert E. Lee. The role was originally played by Martin Sheen in Gettysburg (1993). Duvall and Sheen starred together in the popular Vietnam War film Apocalypse Now (1979).Was director Robert Altman's first choice for a country singer in Nashville (1975), but he used Henry Gibson instead when Duvall could not do this because of the scheduling.The middle of three brothers, his elder brother William Duvall and younger brother John Duvall both appeared as singers in his film Angelo My Love (1983).Although he played Laurence Olivier's grandson in The Betsy (1978), he is only 23 years his junior in real life.Was considered for the role of Mitch Leary in In the Line of Fire (1993), which went to John Malkovich.Is response to Duvall's criticism of his trip to Cuba, Steven Spielberg defended himself by explaining that he actually went with permission from the American government as a cultural ambassador.He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2005.Studied acting with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York.then appeared in 'A View From the Bridge' and 'Tomorrow' at St Marks Playhouse.As of 2018, has been a co-star to eight Oscar winning acting performances: Gregory Peck for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); John Wayne for True Grit (1969); Marlon Brando for The Godfather (1972); Robert De Niro for The Godfather Part II (1974); Beatrice Straight, Faye Dunaway, and Peter Finch for Network (1976); and Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart (2009).He was the subject of a false death report on 19 August 2019.No relation to Shelley Duvall, despite a popular misconception.He made his film debut in To Kill a Mocking Bird and gradually worked his way up to star character roles and direction of films.Kirsty Mitchell's initial break-through performance came as Robert Duvall's daughter in film A Shot at Glory (2000). |
| Name: |
Robert Duvall |
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Actor,Producer,Director (IMDB) |
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All World |
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Actor,Producer,Director |
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216 |
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| Height: |
5' 8?' (1.74 m) |
| Biography: |
Veteran actor and director Robert Selden Duvall was born on January 5, 1931, in San Diego, CA, to Mildred Virginia (Hart), an amateur actress, and William Howard Duvall, a career military officer who later became an admiral. Duvall majored in drama a |
| Trivia: |
Was roommates and good friends with Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman while all were struggling stage actors in New York before any of them succeeded. Among the three, Hoffman and Duvall were known for their ways with the women, and Duvall and Hackman were known for their short fuses, which led to numerous bar fights. The three often bonded over elaborate practical jokes.Owns a large estate in rural Virginia, where some skirmishes of the Civil War were fought (he has found shells and other artifacts on the property). Some scenes in Gods and Generals (2003) were filmed on his land.He says the work he is most proud of by far is his role as the former Texas Ranger Augustus McCrae in the miniseries Lonesome Dove (1989).Put up $5 million of his own money to finance The Apostle (1997) after this was rejected by numerous studios.Watched Broken Trail (2006) with President George W. Bush in a special screening at the White House on June 11, 2006.With the death of Rosemary Murphy on July 5, 2014, he is the last surviving credited adult cast member of To Kill a Mockingbird (1962).Fractured several ribs after falling off a horse while rehearsing for a role in Open Range (2003). (April 2002)Being descended from Robert E. Lee, he can actually trace his family back to President George Washington. Washington himself had no biological children, but his wife, Martha Custis, did, and he adopted them after the death of Martha's first husband. Her son, John Custis, had a son of his own, Washington Custis, whose daughter, Mary Custis, was Robert E. Lee's wife. Interestingly, Duvall played Lee in Gods and Generals (2003), opposite Jeff Daniels, who had played Washington in The Crossing (1990). Duvall starred in the adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird (1962).Resided with Luciana Pedraza for seven years before marrying her on October 6, 2004. She is 41 years younger than him.Speaks Spanish fluently.He publicly criticized director Steven Spielberg for flying to Cuba in October 2002, and vowed never to work for Dreamworks studio again.He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on September 18, 2003.Was considered for the role of Police Chief Martin Brody in the horror film Jaws (1975), which went to Roy Scheider.Has directed one Oscar nominated performance: his own in The Apostle (1997).Travels to Argentina at least five times a year and has a home there.His performance as Mac Sledge in Tender Mercies (1983) is ranked #14 on Premiere magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006).Joined the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York and studied under Sanford Meisner for two years. Dustin Hoffman, James Caan and Gene Hackman were classmates.Received his honorary degree (Doctor of Arts) from Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia (1998).Has appeared in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) and Tender Mercies (1983), both of which were written for the screen by Horton Foote, and both of which earned him an Oscar for "Best Screenplay".His favorite city is Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is an avid Tango dancer.Hosted a fundraiser for Rudy Giuliani at his Hollywood home. He later endorsed Senator John McCain after Guiliani dropped out. (January 2008)As of 2014, has appeared in eight films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), M*A*S*H (1970), The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), The Conversation (1974), Network (1976), Apocalypse Now (1979) and Tender Mercies (1983). Of those, The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974) are winners in the category. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, and won Best Actor for Tender Mercies.Named My Life as a Dog (1985) as one of his favorite movies.Being a huge soccer fan, he supports the Argentinian national side.Has a family connection to two 2008 Presidential hopefuls. One of his ancestors, Mareen Duvall, is also an ancestor of Barack Obama. John McCain's family has been involved in the military for several generations, including an ancestor who worked with George Washington, to whom Duvall is related (by adoption).He has appeared in eight films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Bullitt (1968), M*A*S*H (1970), The Godfather (1972), The Conversation (1974), The Godfather Part II (1974), Network (1976) and Apocalypse Now (1979).While a struggling actor, he worked at a post office as a clerk but quit after six months. He says he did not want to be there 20 years later, still working in a post office.Has English, with smaller amounts of German, Swiss-German, French, Welsh and Scottish, ancestry. His French Hugenot ancestors immigrated to the United States in the 1700s.Born to William Howard Duvall, a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, and his wife Mildred Virginia Hart, an amateur actress.Was considered for the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs (1991), which went to Anthony Hopkins.Served in the United States Army (serial #52-346-646) from August 19, 1953 to August 20, 1954, achieving rank of Private First Class and awarded the National Defense Service Medal.Has played ancestor Robert E. Lee in Gods and Generals (2003), when Martin Sheen was unable to reprise the role (due to his commitment to The West Wing (1999)).A staunch, lifelong supporter of the Republican party, Duvall was personally invited to George W. Bush's inauguration as President in 2001. Duvall attended the ceremony.Duvall attended Principia College in Illinois and received his degree in Liberal Arts. While there he participated in campus theatrical productions and enjoyed the experience.His performance as Lt. Colonel Bill Kilgore in Apocalypse Now (1979) is ranked #59 on Premiere magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.Ex-brother-in-law of John Savage and Jim Youngs.Narrated a video supporting John McCain for the Republican National Convention in 2008.In Gods and Generals (2003), played ancestor Robert E. Lee. The role was originally played by Martin Sheen in Gettysburg (1993). Duvall and Sheen starred together in the popular Vietnam War film Apocalypse Now (1979).Was director Robert Altman's first choice for a country singer in Nashville (1975), but he used Henry Gibson instead when Duvall could not do this because of the scheduling.The middle of three brothers, his elder brother William Duvall and younger brother John Duvall both appeared as singers in his film Angelo My Love (1983).Although he played Laurence Olivier's grandson in The Betsy (1978), he is only 23 years his junior in real life.Was considered for the role of Mitch Leary in In the Line of Fire (1993), which went to John Malkovich.Is response to Duvall's criticism of his trip to Cuba, Steven Spielberg defended himself by explaining that he actually went with permission from the American government as a cultural ambassador.He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2005.Studied acting with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York.then appeared in 'A View From the Bridge' and 'Tomorrow' at St Marks Playhouse.As of 2018, has been a co-star to eight Oscar winning acting performances: Gregory Peck for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); John Wayne for True Grit (1969); Marlon Brando for The Godfather (1972); Robert De Niro for The Godfather Part II (1974); Beatrice Straight, Faye Dunaway, and Peter Finch for Network (1976); and Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart (2009).He was the subject of a false death report on 19 August 2019.No relation to Shelley Duvall, despite a popular misconception.He made his film debut in To Kill a Mocking Bird and gradually worked his way up to star character roles and direction of films.Kirsty Mitchell's initial break-through performance came as Robert Duvall's daughter in film A Shot at Glory (2000). |
| Trademarks: |
Very mannered style of delivery
Often plays characters who have suffered some trauma in their life
Often plays tough, macho characters.
Quiet but expressive voice, though often having one or two bombastic scenes.
Southern characters |
| Quotes: |
[on the reason he did not appear in The Godfather Part III (1990)] If they paid Pacino twice what they paid me, that's fine, but not three or four times, which is what they did. (Francis Ford Coppola) came to my farm, parked his car... went in the kitchen. (I) said: "I know you always wanted the crab cake recipe, let me cook it for you." Oh, he loves to eat, so I cooked the crab cake... and he wrote it down... and he forgot it, so he called twice. He was... more concerned that he forgot the crab cake recipe than would I be in Godfather III. [January 8, 2004]
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[on Hollywood political activists] They should keep their mouths shut.
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Being a star is an agent's dream, not an actor's.
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[on James Dean] I don't think he was that great. He was good, but there was Brando, and there was founding member Steven Hill in the Actors Studio, those were the two guys. James Dean came in third. Dean was talented, obviously. But he died at a good time.
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One guy asked me, "How can you be an actor and be a Republican?". I can vote either way. But how can you boil it down to political affiliation? All the atrocities against blacks in the South were committed by Democratic sheriffs. |
| Salaries: |
The Godfather (1972) - $36,000
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The Chase (1966) - $30,000 |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Director |
| Others works: |
TV commercial: DirecTV in which he parodied his character in The Apostle (1997) (2004).
Wait Until Dark (1966). Drama. Written by Frederick Knott. Scenic Design by George Jenkins. Costume Design by Ruth Morley. Directed by Arthur Penn. Ethel Barrymore Th |
| Spouse: |
Luciana Pedraza (October 6, 2004 - present) Sharon Brophy (May 1, 1991 - 1996) (divorced)Gail Youngs (August 22, 1982 - 1986) (divorced)Barbara Benjamin (December 31, 1964 - 1975) (divorced) |
| Parents: |
William Howard Duvall
Mildred Virginia Duvall (Hart) |
| Relatives: |
William Duvall (Sibling)
John Duvall (Sibling)
Wayne Duvall (Cousin) |
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