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Biography of Robert Benton
29. Sep 1932 – 11. May 2025(92 years)Died in:New York City, New York
American screenwriter and film director
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Awards(8)
Laurel Award for Screenwriting AchievementWriters Guild of America AwardDirectors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature FilmAcademy Award for Best DirectorAcademy Award for Best Writing, Original ScreenplayAcademy Award for Best Writing, Adapted ScreenplayEdgar AwardsHugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
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Robert Benton (* 29. September 1932 in Dallas; † 11. May 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.
Life Events
9 Events1932
Born in Dallas, Dallas County
1978
Edgar Awards
1979
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
Superman
1980
Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film
Kramer vs. Kramer
1980
Academy Award for Best Director
Kramer vs. Kramer
1980
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
Kramer vs. Kramer
1985
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
Places in the Heart
2007
Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement
2025