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Memorial Page for Robert Benton
Sep 29, 1932 – May 11, 2025(92 years)Died in:New York City, New York
American screenwriter and film director
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Robert Benton (* September 29, 1932 in Dallas; † May 11, 2025 in New York City) was an american screenwriter and film director. He was 92 years old. He had 1 child. His education included Columbia University and University of Texas at Austin. He received 8 awards, including Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement, Writers Guild of America Award.
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9 EventsBorn in Dallas, Dallas County
1932Edgar Awards
1978Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
1979Superman
Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film
1980Kramer vs. Kramer
Academy Award for Best Director
1980Kramer vs. Kramer
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1980Kramer vs. Kramer
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
1985Places in the Heart
Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement
2007Died in New York City, New York
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Robert Benton. Forever remembered.