Duvall made his film debut 63 years ago in the adaptation of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'
Renowned actor Robert Duvall, an Oscar winner, passed away in the United States at the age of 95. He became famous for his roles in films such as 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now.'
According to information provided by his wife Luciana, the actor died on Sunday at his home in Virginia, as reported by the BBC.
Duvall won an Oscar in 1984 for his outstanding role as a country musician in the film 'Tender Mercies.'
He was also nominated for an Oscar six times for Best Supporting Actor, including performances in 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now.' His last nomination came in 2014 when he was 83 years old for the film 'The Judge.'
In Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film 'Apocalypse Now,' Duvall portrayed American Colonel Bill Kilgore, who became famous for the scene with helicopter attacks on a Vietnamese village, accompanied by Wagner's 'Ride of the Valkyries.'
Although his character appears on screen for only a few minutes, the line "I love the smell of napalm in the morning" made him a true movie star.
Originally, Kilgore's character was meant to be more eccentric, but Duvall chose to soften his portrayal.
Among his favorite roles, the actor highlighted the character of Augustus McCrae, a Texas Ranger turned cowboy, in the miniseries 'Lonesome Dove,' which aired in 1989.
Duvall made his film debut 63 years ago in 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'
In 'The Godfather,' he played the role of Tom Hagen, the advisor to the mafia boss.
"To the world, he was an actor, an Oscar winner, a director, and a storyteller. To me, he was everything," Luciana Duvall noted in her statement. "His love for his craft was as great as his passion for characters, good food, and connecting with people."
