Robert Benton

Robert Benton

writer, director, producer

Robert Benton was born on Sep 29, 1932 in USA. Robert Benton's big-screen debut came with Bonnie and Clyde directed by Arthur Penn in 1967. Robert Benton is known for Nobody's Fool directed by Robert Benton, Paul Newman stars as Sully and Jessica Tandy as Miss Beryl. Robert Benton has got 31 awards and 25 nominations so far. The most recent award Robert Benton achieved is Writers Guild of America, USA. The upcoming new movie Robert Benton plays is Feast of Love which will be released on Sep 28, 2007.

Robert Douglas Benton is an American screenwriter and filmmaker from Waxahachie, Texas who is known for screenwriting Bonnie & Clyde, Kramer vs. Kramer and Superman. He won two Academy Awards for writing and directing Kramer vs. Kramer. He directed other feature films including Twilight, Bad Company and Nobody's Fool. He is married to Sallie Rendig since 1964.

  • Birthday

    Sep 29, 1932
  • Place of Birth

    Waxahachie, Texas, USA
  • Also known

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Known For

Awards

31 wins & 25 nominations

Writers Guild of America, USA
2007
Winner - Laurel Award for Screen Writing Achievement
1980
Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium
Winner - WGA Award (Screen)
1973
Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen
Winner - WGA Award (Screen)
1973
Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen
Winner - WGA Award (Screen)
Chicago International Film Festival
2003
Winner - Lifetime Achievement Award
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