- Said that his girlfriend Luciana Pedraza often complains that he's not leading right or giving her enough freedom when they tango. (October 30, 2003)
- Has hinted he is finally ready to marry his Argentinean girlfriend of seven years, Luciana Pedraza -- He muses, Why not get married. Maybe we should. I've been thinking about it. I had been to Buenos Aires many times. I love the city, and I've seen a lot of pretty women there. But she was something special. We clicked right away. (October 28, 2003)
- Will land a lead role in an untitled soccer comedy due to start shooting in January -- Actor Colin Farrell plays the coach of his young son's soccer team who is forced to go up against his highly competitive father (Duvall), who has a new son on the opposing team. (October 21, 2003)
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday. (September 20, 2003)
- Duvall will receive lifetime achievement awards at the 51th San Sebastian International Film Festival, organizers said Saturday. (September 15, 2003)
- Robert Duvall-directed political drama ASSASSINATION TANGO will make its European bow at the 49th Taormina FilmFest, which runs June 7-14. (June 5, 2003)
- Many actors in their 70s gripe that they're lucky to land marginal roles as somebody's grandpa, but not so with Robert Duvall, who says he's getting more acting offers the older he gets -- This year alone, Duvall has been seen as Robert E. Lee in GODS AND GENERALS, and has plum parts as an eccentric uncle with a shady past in the upcoming SECONDHAND LIONS and as a trail boss in Kevin Costner's Western OPEN RANGE. (April 1, 2003)
- Directing a film and starring in it sounds like a lot of work, but Duvall says doing double duty is a pleasure -- He wears both hats, and added another - that of script writer - for ASSASSINATION TANGO, in which he plays a hit man who's sent on a job to Argentina and falls in love with a dancer. (March 10, 2003)
- Duvall opened his Byrnley Farm in Virginia to about 800 local residents and friends this weekend for a gala to raise money for the local Loudon Healthcare Foundation and Loudon Hospital Center (October 1, 2002)
- Despite the proficiency displayed in his new film ASSASSINATION TANGO -- and his passion for the art - Duvall said he does not consider himself a capable tango dancer. (September 2002)
- A direct descendent of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
- Did voice-over work for Lexus Car Commercials.
- Fractured several ribs in April 2002 after falling off horse while rehearsing for role in OPEN RANGE
- In ANGELO MY LOVE (1983), the two men who sing Golden Days in a restaurant scene are Duvall's brothers.
- Robert Duvall and Dennis Hopper leave APOCALYPSE NOW (1979) the exact same way: by standing up from a squatting position and walking out of the frame to the right.
- Was cast as Woodrow Call in LONESOME DOVE (1989) (mini), but then got the part of Augustus. James Garner was chosen next but bowed out due to health reasons, and Jon Voight turned down the role, so Tommy Lee Jones was cast. However, both James Garner and Jon Voight would portray Woodrow Call in sequels.
- Was considered for the role of Hannibal Lecter and Jeremy Irons turned it down. (SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, THE (1991))
- Stayed out of the sun for six weeks and died his hair blond for the role of Boo Radley in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962) who, according to the story, spent much of his life locked in a cellar.
- Refused to play his role in THE GODFATHER: PART III (1990) due to contract disagreements with Paramount.
- He wanted $5 million to reprise his role as Tom Hagen in THE GODFATHER: PART III (1990). They turned him down
- First recipient of the Gibbowr Award from CFT Excellence
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for A CIVIL ACTION (1999)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for A CIVIL ACTION (1999)
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for THE APOSTLE (1998)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for THE APOSTLE (1998)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special at Emmy Awards for THE MAN WHO CAPTURED EICHMANN (1997)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast at Screen Actors Guild Awards for SLING BLADE (1997)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries at Screen Actors Guild Awards for THE MAN WHO CAPTURED EICHMANN (1997)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special at Emmy Awards for STALIN (1993)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special at Emmy Awards for LONESOME DOVE (1989)
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for THE GIFT OF FURY (1981)
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for APOCALYPSE NOW (1980)
- Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at BAFTA Awards for NETWORK (1978)
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for THE GODFATHER (1973)
- Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at BAFTA Awards for THE GODFATHER (1973)
Quotes- "I love New York but I actually think Buenos Aires is the most exciting city in the world. At 3 o'clock in the morning the streets are packed as people flood the coffee shops. There's tango everywhere and the men dance with the men."
- "I practice the tango every single day. I'm working on a tango movie right now called Assassination Tango. It's about social dancing clubs. Francis Ford Coppola is producing it and I'm directing... I used to go to social dancing clubs and the first time I did the tango, he was in the audience so we've come a full circle."
Awards- San Sebastián International Film Festival: Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award (2003)
- Florida Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Supporting Actor, A CIVIL ACTION (1999)
- Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role, A CIVIL ACTION (1999)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Filmmaker Award (1998)
- Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, THE APOSTLE (1998)
- Florida Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Actor, THE APOSTLE (1998)
- Golden Satellite Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama, THE APOSTLE (1998)
- Independent Spirit Awards: Best Director, THE APOSTLE (1998)
- Independent Spirit Awards: Best Male Lead, THE APOSTLE (1998)
- Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards: Best Actor, THE APOSTLE (1998)
- Lone Star Film & Television Awards: Special Award - Texas Legend (1998)
- National Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Actor, THE APOSTLE (1998)
- American Cinema Foundation: Carl Foreman Prize (1997)
- American Society of Cinematographers: President's Award (1997)
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, THE APOSTLE (1997)
- National Board of Review: Career Achievement Award (1997)
- Society of Texas Film Critics Awards: Best Actor, THE APOSTLE (1997)
- Western Heritage Awards: Bronze Wrangler - Theatrical Motion Picture, GERONIMO: AN AMERICAN LEGEND (1994)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role--Mini-Series or Television Movie, STALIN (1992)
- Western Heritage Awards: Bronze Wrangler - Television Feature Film, LONESOME DOVE (1990)
- Golden Boot Awards (1989)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role--Mini-Series or Television Movie, LONESOME DOVE (1989)
- Venice Film Festival: Pasinetti Award - Best Actor, THE LIGHTSHIP (1985)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama, TENDER MERCIES (1984)
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Actor, TENDER MERCIES (1983)
- Academy Awards: Best Actor, TENDER MERCIES (1983)
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, TENDER MERCIES (1983)
- Venice Film Festival: Pasinetti Award - Best Actor, TRUE CONFESSIONS (1981)
- American Movie Awards: Best Supporting Actor, APOCALYPSE NOW (1980)
- British Academy Award: Best Actor Supporting, APOCLYPSE NOW (1980)
- Montréal World Film Festival: Best Actor, THE GIFT OF FURY (1980)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, APOCALYPSE NOW (1979)
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Supporting Actor, THE GODFATHER (1973)
- CFT Excellence: Gibbowr Award
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