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Robert Benton

(1932–2025) Film Director United States

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Robert Benton was a film director from the United States, best known for The perils of the nation.

Quick Facts About Robert Benton

Born
September 29, 1932
Died
May 11, 2025
Nationality
United States
Profession
Film Director
Notable works
The perils of the nation

About Robert Benton

Robert Douglas Benton was an American film director and screenwriter. He, along with his co-writer David Newman, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde. In 1979, he wrote and directed the film Kramer vs. Kramer, winning the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. He won another Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the 1984 film Places in the Heart.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay Academy Award for Best Director Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay Edgar Awards Writers Guild of America Award Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement

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