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Remember Robert Duvall — Looking back at 'The Godfather' actor's best career moments

Updated Feb. 16, 2026, 9:45 p.m. ET
Robert Duvall , the Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in Hollywood classics such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," has died at 95. Duvall died "peacefully' at home on Feb. 15 in Middleburg, Virginia, a representative for the actor confirmed to USA TODAY on Feb. 16, 2026. He was with his wife, Luciana Duvall. During a seven-decade stage, TV and screen acting career, Duvall disappeared into a stunning range of strong-willed characters, leading to seven Oscar nominations and a best actor win for his role as a down-and-out country singer in 1983's "Tender Mercies." Scroll through for more career moments, starting with Duvall hoisting his outstanding lead actor Emmy for the miniseries "Broken Trail" at the Governors Ball after the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 16, 2007, in Los Angeles.
Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in Hollywood classics such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," has died at 95.
Duvall died "peacefully' at home on Feb. 15 in Middleburg, Virginia, a representative for the actor confirmed to USA TODAY on Feb. 16, 2026. He was with his wife, Luciana Duvall.
During a seven-decade stage, TV and screen acting career, Duvall disappeared into a stunning range of strong-willed characters, leading to seven Oscar nominations and a best actor win for his role as a down-and-out country singer in 1983's "Tender Mercies." Scroll through for more career moments, starting with Duvall hoisting his outstanding lead actor Emmy for the miniseries "Broken Trail" at the Governors Ball after the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 16, 2007, in Los Angeles.
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Director Francis Ford Coppola and actor Robert Duvall go over a script during rehearsals for his Vietnam War epic "Apocalypse Now" on April 28, 1976 in Baler, Philippines.
Director Francis Ford Coppola and actor Robert Duvall go over a script during rehearsals for his Vietnam War epic "Apocalypse Now" on April 28, 1976 in Baler, Philippines.
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Robert Duvall and wife Barbara Benjamin attend the party for 45th Annual Academy Awards on March 27, 1973 at the Bistro Restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Robert Duvall and wife Barbara Benjamin attend the party for 45th Annual Academy Awards on March 27, 1973 at the Bistro Restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Robert Duvall and Nicol Williamson on the set of "The Seven Percent Solution" in 1978.
Robert Duvall and Nicol Williamson on the set of "The Seven Percent Solution" in 1978.
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View of American actor and film director Robert Duvall as he stands at the intersection of 8th Avenue and 44th Street, New York, NY, in July 1981. The building visible behind him is the Milford Plaza Hotel (later Row NYC).
View of American actor and film director Robert Duvall as he stands at the intersection of 8th Avenue and 44th Street, New York, NY, in July 1981. The building visible behind him is the Milford Plaza Hotel (later Row NYC).
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American actor Robert Duvall and his wife Gail Youngs pose at the Cannes Film Festival, on May 11, 1983 in Cannes, during which he presented his film "Angelo My Love", a drama he wrote and directed, and screened out of competition at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival.
American actor Robert Duvall and his wife Gail Youngs pose at the Cannes Film Festival, on May 11, 1983 in Cannes, during which he presented his film "Angelo My Love", a drama he wrote and directed, and screened out of competition at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival.
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American actor Robert Duvall in the 41st Golden Globe Awards press room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 28, 1984. Duvall holds the 'Best Performance in a Motion Picture (Drama)' award, which he received for his performance in 'Tender Mercies'.
American actor Robert Duvall in the 41st Golden Globe Awards press room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 28, 1984. Duvall holds the 'Best Performance in a Motion Picture (Drama)' award, which he received for his performance in 'Tender Mercies'.
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American actor Robert Duvall hits a return during the World Tennis Championship on Aug. 14, 1984 in Monte Carlo. The Duvall-Charles Heston team won by a final score of six to one.
American actor Robert Duvall hits a return during the World Tennis Championship on Aug. 14, 1984 in Monte Carlo. The Duvall-Charles Heston team won by a final score of six to one.
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Actor Robert Duvall signs autographs at the Deauville American Film Festival, on Sept. 5, 1990 in Deauville, France.
Actor Robert Duvall signs autographs at the Deauville American Film Festival, on Sept. 5, 1990 in Deauville, France.
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DATE TAKEN: 12/4/97--- Country Music star Emmylou Harris and actor Robert Duvall cut a song, called "I Love to Tell The Story," together at Masterfonics studio in Nashville, Tn. On Dec. 4, 1997. The song is part of the soundtrack for the upcoming movie, "The Apostle," which was written, directed and starring by Duvall.
DATE TAKEN: 12/4/97--- Country Music star Emmylou Harris and actor Robert Duvall cut a song, called "I Love to Tell The Story," together at Masterfonics studio in Nashville, Tn. On Dec. 4, 1997. The song is part of the soundtrack for the upcoming movie, "The Apostle," which was written, directed and starring by Duvall.
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US actor Robert Duvall throws out the ceremonial first pitch for the season opening game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins at Toronto's Skydome on April 1, 1998. Duvall is in Toronto promoting his movie "The Apostle."
US actor Robert Duvall throws out the ceremonial first pitch for the season opening game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins at Toronto's Skydome on April 1, 1998. Duvall is in Toronto promoting his movie "The Apostle."
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Actor Robin Williams (L) and Robert Duvall laugh together upon their arrival at the 70th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 23, 1998. Both Williams and Duvall are both nominated for Best Actor awards.
Actor Robin Williams (L) and Robert Duvall laugh together upon their arrival at the 70th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 23, 1998. Both Williams and Duvall are both nominated for Best Actor awards.
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US actor Robert Duvall and his companion Luciana Pedraza of Argentina dance a tango on Jan. 21, 2000 in Punta del Este, Uruguay, during a party for the participants of a local movie festival. Duvall will be presenting , "The Apostle", one of the last movies in which he starred.
US actor Robert Duvall and his companion Luciana Pedraza of Argentina dance a tango on Jan. 21, 2000 in Punta del Este, Uruguay, during a party for the participants of a local movie festival. Duvall will be presenting , "The Apostle", one of the last movies in which he starred.
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Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper, Francis Ford Coppola at the New York premiere of "Apocalypse Now Redux," a re-edited version of the groundbreaking 1979 movie, at Avery Fisher Hall, in 2001.
Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper, Francis Ford Coppola at the New York premiere of "Apocalypse Now Redux," a re-edited version of the groundbreaking 1979 movie, at Avery Fisher Hall, in 2001.
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Joaquin Phoenix, left, jokes with Robert Duvall as he poses with actress Eva Mendes and director James Gray during promotion of their film "We Own the Night" in the Festival Palace in Cannes, southern France, at the 60th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2007.
Joaquin Phoenix, left, jokes with Robert Duvall as he poses with actress Eva Mendes and director James Gray during promotion of their film "We Own the Night" in the Festival Palace in Cannes, southern France, at the 60th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2007.
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Oscar and Emmy winner, Robert Duvall, 76, plays the police chief and father to a cop and a nightclub owner, in the motion picture "We Own the Night." Photographed at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sept. 29, 2007.
Oscar and Emmy winner, Robert Duvall, 76, plays the police chief and father to a cop and a nightclub owner, in the motion picture "We Own the Night." Photographed at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sept. 29, 2007.
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Jeff Bridges, Robert Duvall and Scott Cooper arrive at the premiere of Fox Searchlight's "Crazy Heat" on Dec. 8, 2009, in Beverly Hills, California.
Jeff Bridges, Robert Duvall and Scott Cooper arrive at the premiere of Fox Searchlight's "Crazy Heat" on Dec. 8, 2009, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Actor Robert Duvall photographed in the tack room of his historic Byrnley Farm horse stable in Middleburg, Va. on June 24, 2010.
Actor Robert Duvall photographed in the tack room of his historic Byrnley Farm horse stable in Middleburg, Va. on June 24, 2010.
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Robert Duvall arrives at the Maria Cristina Hotel during the 57th San Sebastian International Film Festival on Sept. 20, 2009, in San Sebastian, Spain.
Robert Duvall arrives at the Maria Cristina Hotel during the 57th San Sebastian International Film Festival on Sept. 20, 2009, in San Sebastian, Spain.
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From left: Producer Judy Cairo, producer/musician T Bone Burnett, actor/producer Robert Duvall, and director Scott Cooper, winners best first feature for "Crazy Heart," onstage during the 25th Film Independent's Spirit Awards held at Nokia Event Deck at L.A. Live on March 5, 2010, in Los Angeles.
From left: Producer Judy Cairo, producer/musician T Bone Burnett, actor/producer Robert Duvall, and director Scott Cooper, winners best first feature for "Crazy Heart," onstage during the 25th Film Independent's Spirit Awards held at Nokia Event Deck at L.A. Live on March 5, 2010, in Los Angeles.
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Robert Duvall displays his messy hands at his hand and footprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Jan. 5, 2011, in Hollywood, California.
Robert Duvall displays his messy hands at his hand and footprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Jan. 5, 2011, in Hollywood, California.
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Tom Cruise and Robert Duvall from the Paramount Pictures film 'Jack Reacher' attend the Manchester derby as part of their European Tour at Etihad Stadium on Dec. 9, 2012 in Manchester, England.
Tom Cruise and Robert Duvall from the Paramount Pictures film 'Jack Reacher' attend the Manchester derby as part of their European Tour at Etihad Stadium on Dec. 9, 2012 in Manchester, England.
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Robert Duvall photographed at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sept. 26, 2014.
Robert Duvall photographed at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sept. 26, 2014.
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Robert Duvall and wife Luciana Pedraza attend the 87th Academy Awards on Feb. 22, 2015, where Duvall was nominated for best supporting actor in "The Judge."
Robert Duvall and wife Luciana Pedraza attend the 87th Academy Awards on Feb. 22, 2015, where Duvall was nominated for best supporting actor in "The Judge."
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Robert Duvall and Robert DeNiro speak onstage during the panel for "The Godfather" 45th anniversary screening during 2017 Tribeca Film Festival closing night at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2017, in New York City.
Robert Duvall and Robert DeNiro speak onstage during the panel for "The Godfather" 45th anniversary screening during 2017 Tribeca Film Festival closing night at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2017, in New York City.
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Diane Keaton, Robert DeNiro, Robert Duvall, Francis Ford Coppola, James Caan, Al Pacino and Talia Shire pose for a portrait at "The Godfather" 45th anniversary screening during 2017 Tribeca Film Festival closing night at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2017, in New York City.
Diane Keaton, Robert DeNiro, Robert Duvall, Francis Ford Coppola, James Caan, Al Pacino and Talia Shire pose for a portrait at "The Godfather" 45th anniversary screening during 2017 Tribeca Film Festival closing night at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2017, in New York City.
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Robert Duvall, left, Anjelica Huston, and James Caan pose at the 2008 CineVegas film festival honoree awards ceremony and reception held at the pool at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on June 20, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Robert Duvall, left, Anjelica Huston, and James Caan pose at the 2008 CineVegas film festival honoree awards ceremony and reception held at the pool at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on June 20, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Robert Duvall chats with director Nikita Mikhalkov through an interpreter at the Lifestyle Luxury Oscar Party hosted by Society Sinner Fashion House on Feb. 21, 2008, at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in Hollywood, California.
Robert Duvall chats with director Nikita Mikhalkov through an interpreter at the Lifestyle Luxury Oscar Party hosted by Society Sinner Fashion House on Feb. 21, 2008, at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in Hollywood, California.
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Robert Duvall and James Caan arrive for the launch party for EA Games video game, "The Godfather" on Feb. 10, 2005, in New York City.
Robert Duvall and James Caan arrive for the launch party for EA Games video game, "The Godfather" on Feb. 10, 2005, in New York City.
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Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall attend a photocall for Open Range during the 51st San Sebastian Internacional Film Festival Sept. 27, 2003, at "Kursaal" Palace in San Sebastian, Spain.
Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall attend a photocall for Open Range during the 51st San Sebastian Internacional Film Festival Sept. 27, 2003, at "Kursaal" Palace in San Sebastian, Spain.
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Robert Duvall and Billy Bob Thornton at Guess Portrait Studio on Day 8 during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival at Bell Lightbox on Sept. 13, 2012, in Toronto, Canada.
Robert Duvall and Billy Bob Thornton at Guess Portrait Studio on Day 8 during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival at Bell Lightbox on Sept. 13, 2012, in Toronto, Canada.
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Casey Affleck and Robert Duvall attend a luncheon celebrating the release of "Out of the Furnace" at Explorers Club on Nov. 20, 2013, in New York City.
Casey Affleck and Robert Duvall attend a luncheon celebrating the release of "Out of the Furnace" at Explorers Club on Nov. 20, 2013, in New York City.
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From left: Leighton Meester, Billy Bob Thornton, Robert Duvall, Robert Downey Jr., and Vincent D'Onofrio and Vera Farmiga attend the Premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures' "The Judge" at AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Oct. 1, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California.
From left: Leighton Meester, Billy Bob Thornton, Robert Duvall, Robert Downey Jr., and Vincent D'Onofrio and Vera Farmiga attend the Premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures' "The Judge" at AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Oct. 1, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Luciana Pedraza and Robert Duvall attend the 18th annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Palladium on Nov. 14, 2014, in Hollywood, California.
Luciana Pedraza and Robert Duvall attend the 18th annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Palladium on Nov. 14, 2014, in Hollywood, California.
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Robert Duvall and Matthew McConaughey attend the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 25, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
Robert Duvall and Matthew McConaughey attend the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 25, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
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Robert Duvall speaks onstage during the 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala at Palm Springs Convention Center on Jan. 3, 2015, in Palm Springs, California.
Robert Duvall speaks onstage during the 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala at Palm Springs Convention Center on Jan. 3, 2015, in Palm Springs, California.
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Robert Duvall arrives at the premiere of "Wild Horses" during the 2015 SXSW Music, FIlm + Interactive Festival at the Paramount Theatre on March 17, 2015, in Austin, Texas.
Robert Duvall arrives at the premiere of "Wild Horses" during the 2015 SXSW Music, FIlm + Interactive Festival at the Paramount Theatre on March 17, 2015, in Austin, Texas.
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Francis Ford Coppola and Robert Duvall attend "Apocalypse Now" - 40 Years And Restoration during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at Beacon Theatre on April 28, 2019 in New York City.
Francis Ford Coppola and Robert Duvall attend "Apocalypse Now" - 40 Years And Restoration during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at Beacon Theatre on April 28, 2019 in New York City.
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Robert Duvall's hand and foot print at TCL Chinese Theatre who Celebrated Veterans Day by honoring Hollywood Stars who served in the U.S. Military at TCL Chinese Theatre on Nov. 10, 2020 in Hollywood, Calif.
Robert Duvall's hand and foot print at TCL Chinese Theatre who Celebrated Veterans Day by honoring Hollywood Stars who served in the U.S. Military at TCL Chinese Theatre on Nov. 10, 2020 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Rooster McConaughey, Robert Duvall, and Luciana Pedraza attend the Fort Worth Premiere of "12 Mighty Orphans" at ISIS Theater on June 7, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Rooster McConaughey, Robert Duvall, and Luciana Pedraza attend the Fort Worth Premiere of "12 Mighty Orphans" at ISIS Theater on June 7, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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