Robert Redford was and always will be one of the most respected actors and filmmakers, but his priority was his children and family. The late All Is Lost actor , who died at 89 in September 2025, welcomed several kids during his first marriage, and few of them followed in his footsteps by building their own careers in TV and film.

Learn more about the Robert’s children below as we look back on his life and career .

How Many Kids Did Robert Redford Have?

Robert had four children with his first wife, Lola Van Wagenen . However, their first child, Scott Redford , died when he was just 2 1/2 months old from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a.k.a “crib death.” SIDS is when a baby, usually within the first year of birth, suddenly dies.

David James , who also went by J

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