Robert Redford Announces He's Retiring From Acting The 82 year-old actor made the announcement in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. Robert Redford, Via 'Entertainment Weekly' Redford's career began in the 1960's He's an Academy Award winning director, as well, having directed Ordinary People, A River Runs Through It and Quiz Show. When asked if he was retiring as a director, Redford responded, "we'll see about that." Redford's final acting performance hits theaters in September with The Old Man & The Gun.
