Robert Selden Duvall, widely known as Robert Duvall (January 5, 1931 – February 15, 2026) was a legendary American actor, filmmaker, and producer whose incredible career stretched across seven decades. He racked up an Academy Award, a BAFTA, four Golden Globes, two Primetime Emmys, a Satellite Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. When he passed, Duvall stood as one of the final icons from Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Before fame
Duvall honed his craft at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre, right alongside Dustin Hoffman. He kicked off with stage roles in the 1950s, and by the 1960s, he was landing big parts in movies like Captain Newman, M.D.
Trivia
He brought the eerie Boo Radley to life in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Family life
Duvall was married to Barbara Benjamin from 1964 to 1975. His fourth wife, Luciana Pedraza, is 41 years younger than him, they tied the knot in 2005.
Death
Duvall passed away peacefully at his farm in Middleburg, Virginia, on February 15, 2026, at 95 years old. His wife, Luciana Pedraza, shared the news in a public statement, noting he died at home without specifying a cause.