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Also Known As
Robert Seldon Duvall • Robert Selden Duvall
Born
January 5, 1931 (age 94) • San Diego • California
Awards And Honors
Academy Award (1984) • Academy Award (1984): Actor in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (2007): Outstanding Miniseries • Emmy Award (2007): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie • Golden Globe Award (1993): Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1990): Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1984): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama • Golden Globe Award (1980): Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Notable Works
“Assassination Tango”
Married To
Luciana Pedraza (2004–present) • Sharon Brophy (1991–1996) • Barbara Benjamin (1964–1975) • Gail Youngs (1982–1986)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)
"The Twilight Zone" (1963) • "The Outfit" (1973) • "The Killer Elite" (1975) • "Shane" (1966) • "Gone in Sixty Seconds" (2000) • "The Fugitive" (1963–1965) • "Nightmare in the Sun" (1965) • "The Judge" (2014) • "True Confessions" (1981) • "The Handmaid's Tale" (1990) • "The Godfather: Part II" (1974) • "Geronimo: An American Legend" (1993) • "The Apostle" (1997) • "American Experience" (2005) • "The Eagle Has Landed" (1976) • "Badge 373" (1973) • "A Shot at Glory" (2000) • "The Outer Limits" (1964) • "Wrestling Ernest Hemingway" (1993) • "A Night in Old Mexico" (2013) • "Tender Mercies" (1983) • "The Rain People" (1969) • "The Paper" (1994) • "The Revolutionary" (1970) • "Breakout" (1975) • "Shannon" (1961) • "Run for Your Life" (1968) • "The Virginian" (1963) • "In Dubious Battle" (2016) • "Thank You for Smoking" (2005) • "John Q" (2002) • "The Great Santini" (1979) • "Great Ghost Tales" (1961) • "Secondhand Lions" (2003) • "We Own the Night" (2007) • "The Godfather: A Novel for Television" (1977) • "Network" (1976) • "Colors" (1988) • "Tomorrow" (1972) • "The Detective" (1968) • "MASH" (1970) • "True Grit" (1969) • "The Untouchables" (1963) • "Assassination Tango" (2002) • "Jack Reacher" (2012) • "The Natural" (1984) • "Wild Horses" (2015) • "A Civil Action" (1998) • "Combat!" (1965–1967) • "The Betsy" (1978) • "Cimarron Strip" (1967) • "The Mod Squad" (1969) • "Stoney Burke" (1963) • "Convicts" (1991) • "Hotel Colonial" (1987) • "Lady Ice" (1973) • "Armstrong Circle Theatre" (1959–1960) • "Route 66" (1961–1963) • "Seven Days in Utopia" (2011) • "The Road" (2009) • "Naked City" (1961–1962) • "Gods and Generals" (2003) • "Something to Talk About" (1995) • "The Chase" (1966) • "Lucky You" (2007) • "The Felony Squad" (1966) • "Apocalypse Now" (1979) • "Joe Kidd" (1972) • "Playhouse 90" (1960) • "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" (1966) • "The Stone Boy" (1984) • "A Family Thing" (1996) • "The Seven-Per-Cent Solution" (1976) • "The Stars Fell on Henrietta" (1995) • "Let's Get Harry" (1986) • "CBS Playhouse" (1968) • "The Scarlet Letter" (1995) • "The F.B.I." (1965–1969) • "Deep Impact" (1998) • "Belizaire the Cajun" (1986) • "The Gingerbread Man" (1998) • "Rambling Rose" (1991) • "Cain's Hundred" (1961) • "Broken Trail" (2006) • "THX 1138" (1971) • "Countdown" (1967) • "Kicking & Screaming" (2005) • "The Defenders" (1961–1965) • "A Show of Force" (1990) • "Days of Thunder" (1990) • "Widows" (2018) • "Falling Down" (1993) • "Crazy Heart" (2009) • "Bullitt" (1968) • "Lawman" (1971) • "The Wild Wild West" (1967) • "Arrest and Trial" (1963) • "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1962) • "Get Low" (2009) • "Sling Blade" (1996) • "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" (1965) • "The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid" (1972) • "La peste" (1992) • "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962) • "Phenomenon" (1996) • "Open Range" (2003) • "The Lightship" (1985) • "The 6th Day" (2000) • "Captain Newman, M.D." (1963) • "The Greatest" (1977) • "Jayne Mansfield's Car" (2012) • "Four Christmases" (2008) • "T.H.E. Cat" (1966–1967) • "Judd for the Defense" (1968) • "The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper" (1981) • "Ike" (1979) • "Newsies" (1992) • "Kraft Suspense Theatre" (1964) • "Lonesome Dove" (1989) • "The Lieutenant" (1964) • "The Time Tunnel" (1967) • "The Godfather" (1972) • "Hawk" (1966) • "The Robert Herridge Theater" (1960)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed)
"Wild Horses" (2015) • "The Apostle" (1997) • "We're Not the Jet Set" (1977) • "Assassination Tango" (2002) • "Angelo My Love" (1983)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator)
"Angelo My Love" (1983) • "The Apostle" (1997) • "Wild Horses" (2015) • "Assassination Tango" (2002)
Top Questions
Is Robert Duvall married?
Gail Youngs (1982–1986), Sharon Brophy (1991–1996), Luciana Pedraza (2004–present), Barbara Benjamin (1964–1975)
When was Robert Duvall born?
Robert Duvall was born on January 5, 1931.
Where was Robert Duvall born?
Robert Duvall was born in San Diego, California, United States.
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