You did well Tom Hagen.

My Dad met Robert Duvall at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco at a breakfast once a few years ago. He said Duvall was so down to earth and kind, that he didn’t even realize he was talking to Robert until his business partner told him later on. Great actor, and he really deserved this.

Duvall should have at least 2 oscars. His performance in The Apostle was one of the best I've ever seen in my life. He was robbed that year.

I know Robert Duvall is widely regarded as one of the greats but I still feel he’s an underrated legend who doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. The fact that he hasn’t been awarded yet with an AFI Life Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors, Cecil B. DeMille Award, and Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award is criminal.

damn...Robert Duvall accepts oscar as Tom Hagen

He's wonderfully eloquent and clearly very intelligent. Very civil man, too. Highly likable.

Highly underrated actor

I met Duvall at the hotel I worked at in Fort Worth, TX. He was very quiet, but his demeanor and the few words he spoke were characterized by humbleness and generosity. His wife was just as nice. Big fan of his work.

Robert Duvall is one of the best actors in Hollywood. His portrayal of a soon to be retired cop in Falling Down was outstanding. His role as Don Corleone's adopted son in The Godfather was excellent, and his role as Harry Hogg in Days Of Thunder was gritty and funny in equal measure and gave the film a welcome maturity that it needed, alongside the excellent Randy Quaid.

One of the best actors, a true legend.

Robert Duvall lights up my eyes.

why all the hate to Dolly? she's a charming, bubbly and very smart lady. She was so proud of Robert win cause of the country connection. She deserves an Oscar for her songs.

Congratulations to Robert Duvall. Hollywood legend who deserved an Oscar in 1984...

Great honor for Robert Duvall. Classic actor. Well deserved.

Congratulations, my Kraut-Mick friend!

Duvall was never one of my favorites, but his aging country singer stirred my soul. The moment when he goes to the window after estranged daughter Ellen Barkin leaves and sings the song he has just denied remembering is impossible to watch without feeling it right in the gut. Beautiful, flawless work, even better than Jeff Bridges' similar part in Crazy Heart. An undeniably deserved award. His voice was good enough to convincingly belong to a musical professional. And he delivers one of my favorite succinct lines: "I don't trust happiness" with a conviction that makes you understand exactly what he feels. Worth seeing over and over again.

Two of the best acting performances in 20th-century film were given by Robert Duvall--Tender Mercies and The Apostle. He's one of our American Treasures.

It's still shocking to see that Al Pacino even didn't get nominated for Scarface that year....

Deservedly so as well.Robert Duvall is an acting Genuis .Legend .

Omg, Dolly Parton is the cutest little thing EVER. You just can't help it - you have to love her^^ And how cute is her laugh?^^

Tender Mercies is a wonderful movie. And Robert Duvall is superb in it as he is in every one of his movies I've ever seen. Fantastic acting from this world-class actor! Thank you, Robert Duvall (a fellow former Navy junior, I might add)!

He loves the smell of academy award in the evening !

You're out, Tom ...Now go get that Oscar.

I love Dolly Parton

Michael Caine says in his memoir that he made a deal with his wife. If he didn't win an Oscar, they would leave Hollywood and move back to England. When he heard Duvall's name, he was clapping because he knew he was going home.

Such a great and humble man. It was such a pleasure to see Robert Duvall win his well-deserved Academy Award for Best Actor that year for his performance in "Tender Mercies". He was nothing short of awesome and genuine in his portrayal of singer "Mac Sledge". Mr. Duvall has a wonderful singing voice as well. He should have won the same Award years later for his stunning work in "The Apostle" (1997), which he has directed.

Tender Mercies was one of my favorite movies of all time. Betty Buckley singing Over You made me cry! Never realized Duvall won the Oscar. Love him to this day.

Wow, Pacino wasn't even nominated for Scarface!

What a great understated actor Duvall is

He talks like a lawyer even in real life.

I love Robert Duvall and his work in both TV and films. Such an amazing actor!

Tom Hagen accepts award on behalf of Robert Duvall

My Mom Lourdes loved Robert Duvall and so do I and all my children love also.

Such a brilliant performance by Duvall.

Robert knew he would win.

Pure class and talent.

Wonderful Actor!!! Love all his films!!! Happy Birthday Mr. Duvall.

Duvall earned that. Did a great job singing as well

Duvall should have won an oscar in The Great Santini

one of the greatest actors who ever lived

Oh wow, Tom got an Oscar.

Just watched "Tender Mercies" again tonight in 2023, and it's exactly as I remembered... this story and film never left me after seeing it years ago. What a perfect film with perfect acting and a perfect story. Even the title was perfect! Good for Robert Duvall and the whole cast & crew. Wish there were more movies like this one I could watch right now.

The most versatile actor in the industry.

Robert Duval is a national treasure.

Robert Duvall is a great actor and person. I’ve seen him in interviews and it was in those interviews where his true self came through . That’s why I’m able to say he’s a decent human being .

What an incredible actor. I love you Robert Duvall.

Love Robert Duvall. Such an amazing actor...❤

Duvall with the Texas bow tie. Dolly, what a loveable airhead!

The song "Over You" is a one of the finest songs ever written. And NO ONE can sing it like Betty Buckley!!!!

Did I just see Johnny Cash?

This guy has got to be one of the most underrated actors of all time. In fact if it weren't for Gary Oldman (who has 1 oscar nomination in total) I would say he is the most underrated actor alive. Easily sits alongside the top 5 actors alive with De Niro, Pacino, Nicholson, Hoffman and Hackman in my opinion. The guy should have 3 oscars; The Godfather, Apocalyse Now and Tender Mercies

In my opinion, Robert Duvall is the greatest actor alive today, and Augustus McCrae, was the greatest role this man was ever cast in. He was born for it. I'm a 30 year old Marine, and I can still watch Lonesome Dove today and cry when Gus dies.

I wasnt even born omg. My favorit actor all the time.

one of the all time greats in American cinema and - despite this and many other accolades - perhaps still abit underrated. Compared to many of his famous peers he's not known to be dramatic in his performance and he lacks that larger than life persona, but the nuance and consistency in his craft is astounding. Here's wishing him a long and healthy life going forward, and hopefully, many more films to come.

Duvall says calmly and unimpressed, I'm always so in awe of this event and I'm so moved.

When Mr. Duvall portrayed Gen. Robert E. Lee, the reenactors loved him. He mingled and even had meals with the reenactors. Made a huge impression of what a actor, great man, should be.

tender mercies is a great movie no doubt about it

For me, He is "Consigliere Tom Hagen" for ever. Don Corleone made an offer for academy, That they couldn't Refuse it. The don did the same for Johnny Fontaine in different way, lol😂😂😂

What a fine actor, he done so many great films, true talent. He was so good as the sympathetic, retiring cop in the wondeful Falling Down with Michael Douglas, one of my favourite movies.

another underappreciated actor

Dolly is more excited over Duvall winning than Duvall himself!

Tom Hagen!!!! 👏👏👏

Dolly is heavenly

He speaks like a lawyer, not a sicilian, but a good lawyer, I think he will be consiglieri someday

I always assumed it was just "his turn". But this is one of the most deserved wins ever.

He is a National Treasure ❤️🔥

Odd, no nomination for Al Pacino for his role as Tony Montana in Scarface?

He should have won an Emmy for best lead actor in a miniseries ,Lonesome Dove. Westerns are never given justice enough because they are usually overlooked

It's one classic film I've still not watched, even though I'm a big Duvall film fan. I'll settle that score this year. A very well respected speech, Johnny Cash certainly thought so.

Excellent speech from a great talent !!!!!

Robert Duvall performed a brief, pivotal role in the 1959, season 1, episode 7 original Rawhide pilot episode, "Incident at Barker Springs". This uncredited (and previously unreported) performance occurs in the last few minutes of the episode when Duvall, playing a lean young dark haired gunfighter, is shot by Brazo, and then tells him that it was Slate who killed Brazo's brother. Duvall then dies convincingly. This may be his first televised performance.

Tender Mercies is such a great underrated movie and I am happy the Academy finally acknowledged Duvall’s fine work. Terms of Endearment won Best Picture in 83. It deserved it but I think Tender Mercies was truly a close second. You couldn’t have gone wrong awarding either film the top prize and Duvall’s performance made it equal to the amazing quality in Terms.

Dolly's exuberance is unparalleled 😂

It was one of those movie where everyone hated it when it came out and now people love it. Kind of like the Empire Strikes Back.

Love seeing all these movie greats, looking so young! Thanks for uploading!

His voice damnn feels like Vito Corleone is sitting beside him

Yeah! Watch the To Kill a Mockingbird clip - he looked sooooo young!

Duvall should've won an Emmy for Lonesome Dove as well!

a beautiful and complete acceptance speech (in an American way)! Much to learn there..

he is a great actor...

man, he should won best supporting actor for the godfather and apocalypse now... Tom Hagen and Bill Kilgore are memorable characters because of him!

I bet a lot of people in the live audience and on TV were surprised to hear a New Yawk accent coming-out out of Robert Duvall's mouth in his acceptance speech for an Oscar-winning performance in playing a country music artist. It's just more proof of his superb acting skills.

its amazing how in a ten year period eastwood hackman hoffman redford newman nickelson and duvall were all born in the 30's and douglas deniro pacino were not long after. all legends and im sure I've missed some.

That's when the Oscars were worth watching

Dolly Parton was hot back then.

Robert Duvall was Boo in To Kill A Mockingbird and fabulous from then on!

He won not because of being an only American. His performance totally deserved the Oscar!

Dolly looked fantastic and still does.

I love this actor, movie and performance.

our greatest living actor

happy birthday Robert Duvall Jan 5 2021!!

Robert Duvall is a fine actor down to earth 🌎

I just wanna give Dolly a great big hug!

duvall is surely an underrated actor,depending on his popularity!!! *sly rules!!! ** heeeeeereeee's Johnny

Grande Mestre Robert Duvall.

I would give anything to have someone in my life react to anything I do the same way Dolly Parton reacted to Robert Duvall

I never realized how much Tom Hagen is part of Robert Duvall's natural personna....watching this acceptance speech is like watching Tom Hagen

Couldn't be a more worthy winner.

A great and considered speech. He had thought about it.

Interesting speech. Very matter of fact, not emotional, no usual thank yous to family and such, but rather elaborating or ruminating on the whole situation of winning the award. Pretty thoughtful actually.