TLDR Robert Redford used his wealth to purchase and preserve large tracts of land in Utah, showcasing his commitment to conservation and environmental protection.
Key insights
💰Robert Redford’s net worth is 200 million dollars, making him one of the wealthiest actors in Hollywood.
💰Robert Redford used all of his after-tax salary for the movie Butch Cassidy to buy the 3,000 acre Resort town of Mount Timpanogos in Utah to prevent its sale to developers.
🏞️Robert Redford used his salary from Butch Cassidy to buy the entire Township of teamhaven, fearing it would be swallowed by developers.
🤑Robert Redford’s real estate transactions are worth millions, showcasing his extravagant lifestyle and wealth.
🚗The 1964 Porsche 9 or 4 GTS race car, once owned by Robert Redford, underwent a meticulous restoration in the 1990s and is still in excellent condition, potentially worth considerably more if the original engine is returned.
Highlights
💰00:00 Robert Redford is an American actor, director, and environmentalist with a net worth of 200 million dollars, known for his work in film and as the founder of the Sundance Film Festival.
🎬01:23 Robert Redford started his career in Broadway and television before making his big screen debut and gaining movie roles.
🎬02:50 Robert Redford had a successful career in Hollywood, starring in several popular films and winning awards for his performances.
🎬03:53 Robert Redford was a successful actor and director, winning awards and accolades throughout his career.
💰05:01 Robert Redford earned varying salaries for his movie roles, including $500 for his earliest film and a career high of $11 million for The Last Castle in 2001, and used his after-tax salary from Butch Cassidy to buy the Sundance Resort town in Utah.
🎬06:30 Robert Redford bought his first property in Utah in 1961, used his salary from Butch Cassidy to buy the entire Township of teamhaven, and later renamed it Sundance Mountain Resort, and founded the Sundance Film Festival and various other organizations.
🌟07:54 Robert Redford sold Sundance brand for millions, owns Whispering Horse Ranch, and has sold real estate properties in Santa Fe, Malibu, Manhattan, and Aspen.
💰09:45 Robert Redford’s 1964 Porsche 904 GTS race car, originally bought for $7,000, was sold for $1.5 million in 2019, and could be worth even more if its original engine is found.