1. Overview
Amy Hart Redford, born October 22, 1970, is an American actress, filmmaker, and producer. She is known for her work both in front of and behind the camera in the entertainment industry.
2. Early life
Amy Redford's early life includes details about her birth, family background, and academic pursuits.
2.1. Birth and family background
Amy Hart Redford was born on October 22, 1970, in Santa Monica, California. She is the daughter of acclaimed film director and actor Robert Redford and historian and environmental activist Lola Van Wagenen.
2.2. Education
Redford pursued her higher education in drama and theater arts. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama/Theatre Arts in 1994 from San Francisco State University. Her academic journey also included studies at the University of Colorado Boulder and theater training in England at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).
3. Career
Redford's career spans both acting roles in film and television, and her work behind the camera as a filmmaker, including directing and producing.
3.1. Acting career
Amy Redford has appeared in a variety of films and television series throughout her acting career. Her film credits include `Maid in Manhattan` (2002), `Cry Funny Happy` (2003) where she played Ally, `This Revolution`, `The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams`, `Sunshine Cleaning` (2008) where she appeared as Heather, `The Drum Beat Twice` (2008) as Victoria, `The Understudy`, `First Person Singular` (2009) as Cynthia, `When I Find the Ocean`, `Hate Crime` (2017), and `Wonder Woman Story` (2017). On television, she has made appearances in popular shows such as `Sex and the City`, `Law & Order: Criminal Intent` (Season 4), and `The Sopranos`.
3.2. Filmmaking career
Redford's work in filmmaking encompasses both directing and producing various projects.
3.2.1. Directing
Redford has directed several films. Her directorial debut was `The Guitar`, which premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. More recently, she directed `Roost`, which had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.
3.2.2. Producing
In addition to directing, Redford has also worked as a producer. She served as a producer for `The Lincoln Project`, a television series produced for Showtime and directed by Karim Amer and Fisher Stevens.