Robert Duvall, whose commanding performances in films like “The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now,” and “Tender Mercies” earned him a permanent place in Hollywood history, died Sunday at the age of 95. He passed peacefully in his home in Middleburg, Virginia, with his wife, Luciana Duvall, at his side.

Duvall’s prolific career spanned nearly six decades, marked by versatility across leading and supporting roles. He earned seven Academy Award nominations and won Best Actor in 1984 for portraying alcoholic country singer Mac Sledge in Bruce Beresford’s “Tender Mercies.”

Born January 5, 1931, in San Diego, Duvall was the son of Mildred Hart, an amateur actress, and Rear Admiral William Duvall. He grew up on Navy bases nationwide and graduated from Principia College in 1953. After serving two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he studied drama under Sanford Meisner at New York’s Neighborhood Playhouse, alongside classmates Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman, and James Caan.

Duvall made his film debut at age 31 as Arthur “Boo” Radley in the 1962 adaptation of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.” He rose to prominence in the 1970s, appearing in seminal films of the New Hollywood era, including Robert Altman’s “MAS*H” (1970), George Lucas’ “THX 1138” (1971), and Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather” (1972) and its sequel. His portrayal of the calm, calculating Tom Hagen earned him critical acclaim and established him as one of Hollywood’s most respected actors.

Other landmark roles include Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore in “Apocalypse Now” (1979), Lt. Col. Bull Meechum in “The Great Santini” (1979), and his Oscar-winning performance in “Tender Mercies.” Duvall also directed four narrative features, including “The Apostle” (1997), which he wrote, financed, and starred in.

Throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, Duvall continued to deliver memorable performances in films such as “The Natural” (1984), “Colors” (1988), “Lonesome Dove” (1989), “Days of Thunder” (1990), “John Q” (2002), “Open Range” (2003), “Crazy Heart” (2009), and “Widows” (2018), among others. He received multiple accolades for his work and remained a revered figure in American cinema.

Duvall is survived by his wife, Luciana Duvall. He was previously married to Barbara Benjamin Marcus, Gail Youngs, and Sharon Brophy. His family requested that fans honor his memory by enjoying a great film, sharing stories with friends, or taking a drive to appreciate the world’s beauty, in keeping with the actor’s lifelong love of storytelling and life.