At the time, these photographs were taken while Redford was studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. While in the city, he studied painting at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. His acting career began that same year, when he made his Broadway debut in a small role in Tall Story (1959), followed by The Highest Tree (1959) and Sunday in New York (1961). Beginning in 1960, Redford appeared as a guest star on numerous television drama programs, including Naked City, Maverick, The Untouchables, The Americans, Whispering Smith, Perry Mason, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Route 66, Dr. Kildare, Playhouse 90, Tate, The Twilight Zone, The Virginian and Captain Brassbound’s Conversion, among other programs.
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