Robert Duvall
Actor, Director, Writer
Birthdate: January 5, 1931
Birthplace: San Diego, California
Education: Principia College: Drama
Interesting Fact: Robert Duvall and Dustin Hoffman were roommates while struggling in their early careers as stage actors
Robert Duvall is an exceptional American actor. He gained notoriety as Boo Radley in the film production of "To Kill a Mockingbird". Duvall also had starring roles in the films, "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies", the latter of the two gained him an Academy Award.
After appearing in countless classics including two Godfather movies, Duvall has deemed "Lonesome Dove" as his finest work, even though the film was made for TV. He has also written and directed films that have been critically acclaimed, and publicly lauded.