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Robert Duvall

Robert Selden Duvall (/duːˈvɔːl/; born January 5, 1931) is an acclaimed American actor with a career spanning seven decades. Heralded as one of the greatest actors of all time, he is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Academy Award, four Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. His impactful career kicked off on TV with minor roles in the 1960s on shows like The Defenders, Playhouse 90 and Armstrong Circle Theatre. His feature film acting debut came in the revered To Kill a Mockingbird (1962).

Beyond just acting, Duvall's talent extend to directing and producing, with a rich diverse filmography that includes iconic films like The Godfather (1972), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Great Santini (1979), The Apostle (1997), A Civil Action (1998), and The Judge (2014) among others. Not to mention a series of memorable TV appearances. Duvall is renowned for the depth of his character performances and the believability he brings to his roles. He has worked with a host of esteemed actors and filmmakers throughout his career, garnering immense respect and admiration in the film industry.

91 movies
24 nominations

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Biography, Career & Filmography

Learn more about Robert Duvall, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Robert Duvall rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.


Given Name: Robert Selden Duvall

Born: San Diego, California, U.S.

Citizenship: American

Birthday: January 5, 1931

Occupations: Actor, film director, producer

Years Active: 1952-present

Spouses: Barbara Benjamin Marcus, Gail Youngs, Sharon Brophy, Luciana Pedraza

Awards and Nominations Received by Robert Duvall

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Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Robert Duvall has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.


87th Academy Awards 2015

Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

The Judge

20th Critics' Choice Awards 2015

Nomination

Best Supporting Actor

The Judge

21st Screen Actors Guild Awards 2015

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

The Judge

72nd Golden Globe Awards 2015

Nomination

Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

The Judge

16th Critics' Choice Awards 2011

Nomination

Best Actor

Get Low

17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2011

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Get Low

71st Academy Awards 1999

Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

A Civil Action

5th Screen Actors Guild Awards 1999

Win

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

A Civil Action

56th Golden Globe Awards 1999

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor)

A Civil Action

70th Academy Awards 1998

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

Apostle

4th Screen Actors Guild Awards 1998

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

The Apostle

13th Independent Spirit Awards 1998

Win

Best Director

The Apostle
Win

Best Male Lead

The Apostle
Nomination

Best Screenplay

The Apostle

The 56th Academy Awards 1984

Win

Actor in a Leading Role

Tender Mercies

41st Golden Globe Awards 1984

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama

Tender Mercies

The 53rd Academy Awards 1981

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

The Great Santini

The 52nd Academy Awards 1980

Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

Apocalypse Now

33rd British Academy Film Awards 1980

Win

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Apocalypse Now

37th Golden Globe Awards 1980

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)

Apocalypse Now

31st British Academy Film Awards 1978

Nomination

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Network

48th Academy Awards 1976

Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

Dog Day Afternoon

45th Academy Awards 1973

Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

The Godfather

26th British Academy Film Awards 1973

Nomination

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

The Godfather: Part II

Movies Featuring Robert Duvall

The Godfather: Part II

The Godfather: Part II

Lawman

Lawman

The Killer Elite

The Killer Elite

Bullitt

Bullitt

Widows

Widows

Hustle

Hustle

Kicking & Screaming

Kicking & Screaming

Get Low

Get Low

Tender Mercies

Tender Mercies

The Paper

The Paper

The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale

A Shot at Glory

A Shot at Glory

The Apostle

The Apostle

A Family Thing

A Family Thing

The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash

The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash

Assassination Tango

Assassination Tango

A Civil Action

A Civil Action

The Pale Blue Eye

The Pale Blue Eye

Falling Down

Falling Down

Colors

Colors

Deep Impact

Deep Impact

True Confessions

True Confessions

True Grit

True Grit

Joe Kidd

Joe Kidd

THX 1138

THX 1138

The Judge

The Judge

The Natural

The Natural

Secondhand Lions

Secondhand Lions

Lucky You

Lucky You

12 Mighty Orphans

12 Mighty Orphans

Gods and Generals

Gods and Generals

Open Range

Open Range

Jayne Mansfield's Car

Jayne Mansfield's Car

The Eagle Has Landed

The Eagle Has Landed

The Great Santini

The Great Santini

Something to Talk About

Something to Talk About

Breakout

Breakout

Geronimo: An American Legend

Geronimo: An American Legend

June

June

Jack Reacher: When the Man Comes Around

Jack Reacher: When the Man Comes Around

And the Oscar Goes To…

And the Oscar Goes To…

Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides

Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides

Hemingway & Gellhorn

Hemingway & Gellhorn

Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire

Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire

The Words That Built America

The Words That Built America

Artifact from the Future: The Making of ‘THX 1138’

Artifact from the Future: The Making of ‘THX 1138’

A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope

A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope

Cold Heart

Cold Heart

The Hillz

The Hillz

Inside Out

Inside Out

The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken

The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse

Rambling Rose

Rambling Rose

Broken Trail

Broken Trail

Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience

Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience

Convicts

Convicts

The Terry Fox Story

The Terry Fox Story

The Stone Boy

The Stone Boy

The Lightship

The Lightship

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper

The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper

Angelo My Love

Angelo My Love

Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial

Lonesome Dove

Lonesome Dove

Belizaire the Cajun

Belizaire the Cajun

Let’s Get Harry

Let’s Get Harry

Belizaire the Cajun

Belizaire the Cajun

Let’s Get Harry

Let’s Get Harry

The Greatest

The Greatest

The Detective

The Detective

Nightmare in the Sun

Nightmare in the Sun

The Betsy

The Betsy

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution

The Plague

The Plague

Countdown

Countdown

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

Tomorrow

Tomorrow

Mario Puzo’s The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television

Mario Puzo’s The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television

Lady Ice

Lady Ice

The Stars Fell on Henrietta

The Stars Fell on Henrietta

The Revolutionary

The Revolutionary

Bald: The Making of ‘THX 1138’

Bald: The Making of ‘THX 1138’

Ike

Ike

The Rain People

The Rain People

The Chase

The Chase

Filmmaker

Filmmaker

Captain Newman, M.D.

Captain Newman, M.D.

The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter

The Man Who Captured Eichmann

The Man Who Captured Eichmann

Fearful Symmetry

Fearful Symmetry

The Outfit

The Outfit

Career Timeline

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