How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great

BBC News - WorldEN 4 min read 100% complete February 16, 2026 at 07:19 PM

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Robert Duvall, born in 1931, was a prolific American actor known for his intense and authoritative performances across seven decades of film. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1983 for "Tender Mercies" and received seven nominations overall. Duvall's notable roles included Tom Hagen in "The Godfather" films, a bombastic officer in "Apocalypse Now," and a Texas Ranger in "Lonesome Dove." After serving in the army, he studied acting in New York alongside Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman, later beginning his professional career in theater. His first film role was in "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962), which led to a successful career in film and television.

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