Robert Redford honored with the Robert Redford Award for being Robert Redford - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 02-12-2010, 12:43 AM

Robert Redford tonight will receive the USC School of Theatre's inaugural Robert Redford Award for Engaged Artists, honoring not only the actor's career but his social activism.

"The Robert Redford Award for Engaged Artists honors an individual who has used his or her fame to increase public awareness of issues that are of vital importance to us all," said Madeline Puzo, dean of the USC School of Theatre.

"Robert Redford truly embodies all that an `engaged artist' represents," she said. "He is a distinguished actor, an Academy Award-winning director, and ardent conservationist, philanthropist and environmentalist, a man who stands for social responsibility and political involvement and an artist and businessman who is a staunch supporter of uncompromised creative expression."

The award will be presented at a gala event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Among those expected to attend are Sally Field, Rene Russo, Tom Skerritt, Alfre Woodard, Robin Wright, Olivia Munn, director Richard Donner and producer Sid Ganis.

Redford won an Oscar in 1980 for directing "Ordinary People." He was nominated for directing "Quiz Show" and for his lead acting role in "The Sting." The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented him with a lifetime achievement award in 2002.

He was presented with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1994.

Redford is a longtime political and environmental activist, and his Sundance Film Festival has become a major force in launching the careers of young actors and filmmakers and bringing independent films to the attention of major distributors.

http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_14372636

catlover79 · 02-12-2010, 12:45 AM

Who would've guessed it?

Marvo301 · 02-12-2010, 12:52 AM

Well if anyone deserves an award for being Robert Redford it's...well....Robert Redford!!! Congratulations Mr. Redford!

robyrob · 02-12-2010, 01:13 AM

they should be relieved - imagine what a fiasco it would've turned into if someone else had one it!

Marvo301 · 02-12-2010, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robyrob

they should be relieved - imagine what a fiasco it would've turned into if someone else had one it!

That would have created a major scandal!!

catlover79 · 02-12-2010, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robyrob

they should be relieved - imagine what a fiasco it would've turned into if someone else had one it!

oldguywithsticks · 02-12-2010, 11:05 PM

Thread title + contents = lol

02-12-2010, 12:43 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Robert Redford honored with the Robert Redford Award for being Robert Redford Robert Redford tonight will receive the USC School of Theatre's inaugural Robert Redford Award for Engaged Artists, honoring not only the actor's career but his social activism. "The Robert Redford Award for Engaged Artists honors an individual who has used his or her fame to increase public awareness of issues that are of vital importance to us all," said Madeline Puzo, dean of the USC School of Theatre. "Robert Redford truly embodies all that an `engaged artist' represents," she said. "He is a distinguished actor, an Academy Award-winning director, and ardent conservationist, philanthropist and environmentalist, a man who stands for social responsibility and political involvement and an artist and businessman who is a staunch supporter of uncompromised creative expression." The award will be presented at a gala event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Among those expected to attend are Sally Field, Rene Russo, Tom Skerritt, Alfre Woodard, Robin Wright, Olivia Munn, director Richard Donner and producer Sid Ganis. Redford won an Oscar in 1980 for directing "Ordinary People." He was nominated for directing "Quiz Show" and for his lead acting role in "The Sting." The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented him with a lifetime achievement award in 2002. He was presented with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1994. Redford is a longtime political and environmental activist, and his Sundance Film Festival has become a major force in launching the careers of young actors and filmmakers and bringing independent films to the attention of major distributors. http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_14372636
	__________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

02-12-2010, 12:45 AM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Who would've guessed it?
	__________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

02-12-2010, 12:52 AM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	Well if anyone deserves an award for being Robert Redford it's...well....Robert Redford!!! Congratulations Mr. Redford!
	__________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Albert Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

02-12-2010, 01:13 AM	#4
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,194	they should be relieved - imagine what a fiasco it would've turned into if someone else had one it!
	__________________ * firefox * AdAware * HiJackThis * CoolWebShredder * Spybot * SpywareBlaster * Spyware Terminator * * GeeksToGo * AntiVir * Avast antivirus * Housecall Online * Sysinternals Security Utilities * * ZoneAlarm * Agnitum-firewall * Comodo Firewall * AVG Anti-Rootkit * RootkitRevealer * ParasiteCheck * * Annoyances * FreeCodecs * Mikes-Hosts-File * GRC.com * MSAntispyware * DVD's * TradeList * myspace *

02-12-2010, 11:05 PM	#7
oldguywithsticks Frasier/Jane Leeves Fan 4 Life Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 23, 2010 Location: McKeesport, PA Posts: 193	Thread title + contents = lol
	__________________ The name oldguywithsticks comes from the album cover of Led Zeppelin IV, in case you were wondering.