Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Ethan Hawke Recounts Memorable Audition with Robert Redford
Ethan Hawke, now a famous actor, remembers his first meeting with Robert Redford during an audition.
Hawke was nervous and starstruck.
Redford gave Hawke feedback and told him he was too young for the part but would have a great career.
Months later, Redford watched Hawke in a play and praised his performance.
Hawke admired Redford as someone who uses his influence to help others.
Ethan Hawke auditioned for Robert Redford for the film 'A River Runs Through It'.
Hawke was starstruck and asked to leave the room to recompose himself.
Redford told Hawke he was too young for the part but praised his performance.
Redford later saw Hawke perform in a play and gave him encouragement.
Hawke expressed admiration for Redford's character and philanthropy.
- Who
- Ethan Hawke and Robert Redford
- What
- Hawke recounted a memorable audition with Robert Redford for 'A River Runs Through It'.
- When
- During Hawke's audition for 'A River Runs Through It'.
- Where
- In Robert Redford's office
- Why
- To discuss his experience meeting and auditioning for Redford.
- Actor
- Ethan Hawke
- Director
- Robert Redford
- Film
- A River Runs Through It
- Redford's Role
- Director