James Redford (born May 5, 1962 – died October 16, 2020) was a documentary filmmaker, environmental activist, and philanthropist from New York City, USA. Also, he was best recognized as the son of Robert Redford.
He rose to fame with his first directorial effort, 2012’s “The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia,” inspired by his son, Dylan, who battled dyslexia in high school, according to the Tribune. He also used to raise awareness about organ donation.
James Redford is best recognized as the son of Robert Redford
James mainly makes documentaries, usually focusing on the environment and health, and where they played.
On October 16, 2020, the filmmaker passed away at his home in Marin County, California. The reason for his death is bile duct cancer in his liver. He had suffered from liver disease for a long time, almost 30 years.
His previous liver disease had set in two years ago, and the cancer was detected in his bile duct last November while he was awaiting a liver transplant.
James Redford died on October 16, 2020 due to liver cancer
He was 58 years old at the time of his death. James’ wife, Kyle Redford, confirmed this sad news of his passing in a Twitter post.
He shared the old photos of happy times and wrote that we are heartbroken that James died today. He lived a beautiful life with his family and was loved by many. Also, he will be sorely missed. Following this news, all fans, family and friends paid tribute to the late filmmaker.
At the time of his death, Kyle said he was finishing a documentary called “Where the Past Begins.” The short film was about ‘The Joy Luck Club’ author Amy Tan for PBS’s ‘American Masters’.
Lifestyle/Biography |
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| Real full birth name | David James Redford. |
| Nickname | James. |
| Profession | Documentary filmmaker, environmental activist and philanthropist. |
| Famous for | being the son of Robert Redford. |
| Age (as of 2020) | 58 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | May 5, 1962 |
| Death date | October 16, 2020. |
| Cause of death | bile duct cancer in your liver. |
| place of death | Marin County, California, United States. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | New York City, United States. |
| Hometown | USA |
| Nationality | American. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Male. |
| ethnicity | Puerto Rican American. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| At home | California, USA |
Career |
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| Projects | The panorama; Rethinking Dyslexia (2012) Toxic Hot Seat Paper Tigers (2013) Playing Forever Where the Past Begins. |
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| sources of income | Cinema, and Other Projects, etc. |
| Heritage (approx.) | $10 million – $15 million US dollars (as of 2020). |
| Cars/Bikes | bmw. |
| House | Luxurious house in Los Angeles. |
Physical stats and more |
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| Height | Feet inches: 5′ 8″ . Centimeters: 172cm . Meters: 1.72 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 62kg . Pounds: 137 pounds . |
| biceps size | 14 |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 40-28-36. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 9. |
| eye color | Brown. |
| Hair color | blonde brown |
Family |
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| Fathers | Father : Roberto Redford.
Mom : Lola Van Wagenen |
| Brothers | Brother : Scott Anthony Redford. Sister : Amy Redford, Shauna Redford. |
Personal information |
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| Marital status | Married. |
| Dating history? | None. |
| Girlfriend | Nope. |
| wife/spouse | Kyle Redford. |
| Kids | Son : Dylan Redford. Daughter : Lena Redford. |
| Feeding Habits | not vegan. |
| Do I smoke/drink? | Nope. |
Education |
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| Highest Rating | Graduate. |
| College | Local high school. |
| Alma mater. | Undisclosed name. |
Hobbies and favorite things |
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| Favorite Celebrities | Actor : Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio. Actress : Jennifer Lawrence. |
| dream vacation destination | Greece. |
| Favorite color | Blue. |
| I love to do | Traveling, swimming, etc. |
| Favorite food | Mexican and Italian food, etc. |
| Films | Titanic. |
Early life
James’ real full name is David James Redford and he was born seven weeks premature on May 5, 1962 in New York City. He was the son of Robert Redford (father) and Lola Van Wagenen (mother). His father is also a filmmaker and activist, while his mother is an American historian.
His zodiac sign was Taurus. She was raised alongside her siblings Amy Redford, Shauna Redford, Scott Anthony Redford. Although he is a graduate of the University (name unknown).
Married life
James Redford with his wife Kyle Redford
James Redford married her husband Kyle Redford many years ago. Kyle is an actress and educator. She has more than 30 years of experience as a teacher. In addition, she coaches fifth graders in Northern California and advises schools nationally.
The couple got married after dating for too long. Although the exact date and year of their wedding are not revealed by anyone yet.
The lovely couple, James and Kyle, share two children. A son named Dylan Redford, who is a 29-year-old actor. And a daughter named Lena Redford. Both children were featured in a couple of photos in the tribute gallery.
Some Lesser Known Facts About James Redford
- James’ nickname was Jamie, as his close friends and family often call him by this name.
- Her father’s publicist, Robert Redford, is named Cindi Berger. The publicist said in a statement that the 84-year-old father, Robert, is grieving with his family over this loss.
- James and his father co-founded The Redford Center. It is a San Francisco-based non-profit organization focused on environmental cinema.
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- In addition, The Redford Center’s main objective is to produce films and give grants to filmmakers working around the issue of climate change and the environment.
- Robert also founded the James Redford Institute for Transplant Awareness in 1995 to raise money and provide the right tools to increase awareness of the organ donor shortage.
- Robert told his biographer, Michael Feeney Callan, that during the time of Jamie’s birth, doctors gave Jamie a 40-60 odds, but he held on. Also, Jamie was born the same month as the US release of her father’s first film, the Korean War drama “War Hunt.”
- According to Robert Redford’s biography. His son’s health problems at a young age were one reason he placed his origins in Utah. He later established the Sundance Film Festival and the Sundance Institute there.
- It appears that the activist was not active on social media platforms as we did not find any of his official social media accounts.
- In 1999, James expressed his gratitude for a liver transplant that saved his life in an HBO documentary called “The Kindness of Strangers.”
- Jamie produced the documentary and raised its $600,000 budget from foundations, corporations and individuals, including her parents.