Robert Benton
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Summary
Robert Benton was born on September 29, 1932[1], in Dallas[2]. He died on May 11, 2025[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], writer[7], director[8], and film screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,797 views/month, #7,003 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: United States[11]
- Place of death: Manhattan[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Field of work: film[14], film direction[15], film screenwriting[16]
- Educated at: Columbia University[17], University of Texas at Austin[18]
- Award received: Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement[19], Writers Guild of America Award[20], Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film[21], Academy Award for Best Director[22], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[23], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[24], Edgar Awards[25], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[26]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America, East[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Archives at: Wittliff collections[29]
- Family name: Benton[30]
- Given name: Robert[31]
- Medical condition: dyslexia[32]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[33], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[34], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Name in native language: Robert Benton[37]
- Number of children: 1[38]
Why It Matters
Robert Benton has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Robert Benton born?
Robert Benton was born in Dallas[2].
Where did Robert Benton die?
Robert Benton passed away in New York City[4].
What did Robert Benton do for work?
Robert Benton worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], writer[7], director[8], and film screenwriter[9].
Where did Robert Benton go to school?
Robert Benton was educated at Columbia University[17] and University of Texas at Austin[18].
What awards did Robert Benton receive?
Honors received include Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement[19], Writers Guild of America Award[20], Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film[21], and Academy Award for Best Director[22].