There’s some sad news leading up to the 98th Academy Awards. Famed actor Robert Duvall has died.
For over six decades, he wowed audiences on screen with his portrayal of numerous iconic roles. During his lengthy career in Hollywood, Robert earned seven Oscar nominations, winning once in 1984 for Best Actor in the film Tender Mercies.
His first Oscar-nominated role came for Best Supporting Actor in 1973, playing Tom Hagen in The Godfather. His versatility and numerous accolades in both film and television have led many to regard him as the greatest actor of all-time. Robert was 95.
Robert Duvall’s wife Luciana announced the sad news
You can bet there will be a tribute to Robert at the upcoming Academy Awards. The actor earned plenty of respect from those who annually shortlist the best performances on screen. A Rear Admiral in the US Navy, Robert received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama in the 1950s.
While his father expected him to have a lengthy military career, the Lonesome Dove actor admitted long ago that he was terrible at everything except acting. After several minor roles on television and stage in the 1960s, he made his feature film debut in 1962, portraying Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird.
He’d go on to have a star-studded career in several big movies such as Apocalypse Now, The Great Santini, The Apostle and The Natural. His last Oscar nomination came in 2015 for Best Supporting Actor as Robert Downey Jr.’s father in The Judge. The film tells the story of the two’s troubled relationships while the elderly Robert is on trial for allegedly killing someone with his car.
Heading into this year’s Oscars, the big stories include Wicked: For Good being snubbed while Sinner set a nominations record.
Robert’s fifth wife, Luciana Pedraza, confirmed his death at his ranch in Middleburg, Virginia, on February 15. Despite being married four times, Robert had no biological kids of his own. The 98th annual Academy Awards take place on March 15.
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