Robert Duvall, one of America’s most celebrated actors, has died at the age of 95. The Associated Press reports he passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Throughout his impressive career, Duvall was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won Best Actor in 1983 for his role in Tender Mercies. He also earned four Golden Globe awards. While he appeared in countless films, he’s best known for his memorable performances in The Godfather films and Apocalypse Now. His most recent Oscar nomination was in 2015 for The Judge.
Born in San Diego, California in 1931, Robert Duvall is the son of a Navy Admiral. After a short time in the army, he realized his talent lay in acting and dedicated himself to the stage. He met fellow actor Gene Hackman early in his career, and they would later appear together in The Conversation. Duvall gained experience through television roles, including an appearance on The Twilight Zone, before achieving a breakthrough with his portrayal of Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird. He continued to build a successful film career, appearing in popular movies like True Grit, Bullitt, and MASH. He even starred in George Lucas’ first film, THX 1138*.
For me, Robert Duvall really cemented his status as a major star with his role in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather back in 1972. He played Tom Hagen, this fascinating character – an orphan taken in by the Corleone family who becomes their calm and collected lawyer, basically the Don’s right-hand man. That movie launched so many careers, including those of Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, and James Caan. Duvall even brought Hagen back for The Godfather Part II. And then, just a few years later in 1979, he teamed up with Coppola again for Apocalypse Now, where he delivered what has to be one of the most famous lines in movie history as Lt. Colonel Kilgore – “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” It’s a performance that’s stuck with me ever since.
After becoming a star, Robert Duvall appeared in an incredible 78 films over the next fifty years. He also directed and wrote the 1998 film The Apostle, which earned him numerous awards, including Academy Award nominations. Some of his most well-known movies include The Natural, Falling Down, Sling Blade, Secondhand Lions, and Widows. Duvall also worked in television, notably in Lonesome Dove, and won an Emmy Award in 2006 for the AMC series Broken Trail. His last acting role was in the 2022 film The Pale Blue Eye, when he was 91 years old. He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Luciana Pedraza, with whom he created The Robert Duvall Children’s Fund. Robert Duvall’s impact on film is lasting, and his work will continue to be appreciated by audiences for many years to come.
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2026-02-17 23:03