Dylan Redford: Who is Robert Redford’s grandson?

Dylan Redford is the Filmmaker and the grandson of legendary Hollywood actor Robert Redford. Dylan Redford’s grandfather is known for his roles in Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, The Sting, All the President’s Men, and more. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award from four nominations, a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Aside from his successes in the film Industry, Redford is also a proud father and grandfather. Who is Robert Redford’s grandson, Dylan?

Dylan Redford: Bio Summary

How old is Robert Redford’s grandson, Dylan Redford?

Dylan Redford was born on February 12, 1991, in Denver, United States of America. He is 32 years old as of 2023. Dylan is the son of James Redford and Kyle Redford. He is not the only child of the couple. He has a younger sister Lena Redford. When he was 4 years old, his family moved to Marin County, California. After high school, he went on to study studio art at Middlebury College in Vermont and graduated in 2015.

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Dylan has Dyslexia

Per Marin Independent Journal, when Dylan was in the third grade, he was diagnosed with dyslexia. In 2012, his father James Redford, directed the documentary The Big Picture, which showed Dylan and his college application process. The documentary also features other kids and public figures with dyslexia, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, Richard Branson, and Charles Schwab.

In an interview with The Guardian, James Redford told the outlet that his dad Robert Redford watched the documentary “many times” He continued to tell the Outlet: “I think my father felt it was very brave of his grandson, Dylan, and he was struck by his courage and his articulate, honest nature.“

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Like his father and grandfather, Dylan Redford is a filmmaker

It seem art and filmmaker runs in the Redford family. Dylan followed many members of his family into the entertainment industry and currently works as a filmmaker in San Rafael, California, according to his website. In January 2020, Robert Redford’s grandson convinced him to join the cast of his film, Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia, which premiered at Sundance.

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“He broached the idea to me in California,” The  Out of Africa actor told the Associated Press. “When they put the idea forward, I said, ‘That sounds like a really interesting idea. Go do it and I’ll play whatever role you want me to play.’ And they said, ‘Okay, you be the voice of the dolphin.’ At least I’m not a whale.“

According to Dylan’s IMDb, he is also known for Emergency Action Plan (EAP) (2020) and How’s Everything (2012). He was also the associate producer for the Short film Fairchild and the producer for the short film Happy Birthday Charlotte Prince.

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In 2016, Dylan Redford’s father James told HollywoodChicago.com that he understood his father’s last name carried him far in his career, but being a Redford came with setbacks, too. The young filmmaker joined his grandfather at The Redford Center on November 23, 2020, after he was chosen to serve as the group’s co-chair of the board of directors.

“Meet Dylan Redford, the newly-elected Co-Chair of the Board of Directors. In this national moment of change, Dylan will co-lead The Redford Center in transforming the future of impact-driven storytelling as a tool for environmental justice, protection and repair, furthering the vision and legacy of the Redford family.” the Redford Center shared on Facebook. His father and grandfather opened The Redford Center in 2005.

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Dylan Redford’s father passed away in 2020

Dylan’s father James Redford died from cancer of the bile ducts on October 16, 2020, at his home in Fairfax, California. He was 58 years old. His father’s death was announced by his mother on Twitter. “Jamie died today. We’re heartbroken. He lived a beautiful, impactful life & was loved by many,” she wrote. “He will be deeply missed. As his wife of 32 yrs, I’m most grateful for the two spectacular children we raised together. I don’t know what we would’ve done w/o them over the past 2yrs.“