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Robert Duvall

Acting Born Jan 5, 1931 Died Feb 15, 2026 San Diego, California, USA 209 credits

Biography

Robert Duvall is an American actor and filmmaker. He was born on January 5, 1931, in San Diego, California. Duvall began his acting career in theater in the late 1950s, transitioning to television and film roles in the early 1960s. He is known for his work in various projects, including To Kill a Mockingbird, Captain Newman, M.D., MAS*H, and THX 1138. Duvall's acting credits span over 178 known roles. He passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 95.

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Career

Career overview

Robert Duvall began his acting career in the late 1950s, appearing in theater productions. He transitioned to television and film roles in the early 1960s. One of his early notable roles was in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird, where he played the character of Boo Radley.

Duvall continued to work in film throughout the 1960s and 1970s, appearing in a variety of roles. He played Major Frank Burns in the 1970 comedy film MAS*H. He also starred in the 1971 science fiction film THX 1138 and Horton Foote's adaptation of William Faulkner's Tomorrow in 1972. This film was developed at The Actors Studio and is reportedly Duvall's personal favorite.

Throughout his career, Duvall accumulated a large number of acting credits, with 178 known credits listed. He worked extensively in film and television, establishing himself as a versatile and accomplished actor.

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June
The Pale Blue EyeHustle
12 Mighty Orphans
The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael CorleoneThe Golden Hour: Making of Days of Thunder
The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash
Widows
The Words That Built America
In Dubious BattleThe Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertWild HorsesWild Horses · WriterWild Horses · Director
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonLate Night with Seth MeyersThe JudgeMarlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
Jayne Mansfield's CarA Night in Old MexicoA Night in Old Mexico · ProducerJack Reacher: When the Man Comes Around
Jack ReacherHemingway & GellhornCasting By
Seven Days in UtopiaJeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
Get LowMerle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself
The RoadCrazy HeartCrazy Heart · Producer
Four Christmases
The Graham Norton ShowWe Own the NightLucky YouBrandoOperation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience
Broken TrailBroken Trail · Executive ProducerThe Making of 'Network'Broken Trail: The Making of a Legendary Western
Thank You for SmokingKicking & ScreamingMr. Thornton Goes to HollywoodThe Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Beyond the 'Open Range'A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American ZoetropeArtifact from the Future: The Making of 'THX 1138'
Open RangeSecondhand LionsGods and GeneralsAssassination TangoAssassination Tango · Writer
John QBehind the Scenes of 'John Q'
Gone in Sixty SecondsThe 6th DayA Shot at Glory
Deep ImpactThe Gingerbread ManA Civil ActionFearful Symmetry
The ApostleThe Apostle · DirectorThe Apostle · WriterThe Apostle · Executive Producer
The Daily ShowPhenomenonSling BladeA Family ThingA Family Thing · Producer
The Scarlet LetterSomething to Talk AboutThe Stars Fell on Henrietta
The Paper
Late Show with David LettermanLate Night with Conan O'BrienFalling DownGeronimo: An American LegendWrestling Ernest Hemingway
NewsiesThe Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980StalinThe PlagueThe Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!

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