Robert Redford’s father was a milkman in Depression era Edinburgh. He studied accounting after immigrating to America and became wealthy while working in the oil industry. . . His son was born on this date in Santa Monica, California. Robert Redford would go on to play many memorable characters, win multiple awards and found the Sundance Film Festival. . . #redford #edinburgh #scotland #robertredford #actor #acting #movie #moviestar #sundance #scotland #standrewstoronto