Robert Duvall Is Looking Back at His Life, and Not Just 'The Godfather' The Oscar-winning actor starred in Apocalypse Now and Lonesome Dove and just celebrated the 50th anniversary of The. Bill in 1955, studying under, Often plays characters who have suffered some trauma in their life. After a tragic injury derails his prospects as a young man, he finally makes it to the major leagues as a 35-year-old rookie and proceeds to change the fortunes of the struggling New York Knights. Some of his recollections are indeed a little well worn, like his oft-repeated bit about how it would take Marlon Brando a few seconds to get James Caan's jokes. Robert Duvall refused Godfather III role over Al Pacino - Express Ive got to get on a bomb-proof horse now., Duvall has appeared in other fine Westerns as well. He says the line and gives an odd little half smile. 1996's "A Family Thing," co-written by Billy Bob Thornton, offers a fantasy of racial reconciliation in the form of a family drama, with a fair amount of culture-clash comedy mixed in. Robert Duvall photo by Alan Light (CC BY 2.0). But when the boyfriend (Dwight Yoakam) of the young man's mother turns abusive, Karl's long-dormant violent impulses return. Robert Duvall's House in The Plains, VA (Google Maps) (#2) In a strange futuristic community where intimate romance is outlawed, two people manage to come together and fall in love. rounds out the incredible supporting cast and even sings in the film. Descubre todas las pelculas y series de la filmografa de Robert Duvall. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Robert Duvall Tells GOP: Keep Religion and Politics 'Completely Separate' This fun and fascinating series streams on Paramount Plus from April 28. And I guess I've always enjoyed living in James Edward Duval is an American actor. But a fatal incident in his past still haunts him, and he fears that history may be repeating itself.