Robert Benton
Robert Douglas Benton (September 29, 1932 - May 11, 2025) was an American screenwriter and film director. Benton was born in Waxahachie, Texas, the son of Dorothy (née Spaulding) and Ellery Douglass Benton, a telephone company employee. He attended the University of Texas and Columbia University. Benton has enjoyed a highly successful career in film, winning numerous prestigious awards for both...
Robert Douglas Benton (September 29, 1932 - May 11, 2025) was an American screenwriter and film director. Benton was born in Waxahachie, Texas, the son of Dorothy (née Spaulding) and Ellery Douglass Benton, a telephone company employee. He attended the University of Texas and Columbia University. Benton has enjoyed a highly successful career in film, winning numerous prestigious awards for both...
Known For
Cast Credits
Death Valley
as Duke
Crew Credits
Feast of Love
Director
The Ice Harvest
Executive Producer
The Human Stain
Director
Twilight
Director
Nobody's Fool
Director
Billy Bathgate
Director
The House on Carroll Street
Executive Producer
Nadine
Director
Places in the Heart
Director
Still of the Night
Director
Kramer vs. Kramer
Director
Superman
Screenplay
The Late Show
Director
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
Theatre Play
Bad Company
Director
Oh! Calcutta!
Writer
What's Up, Doc?
Screenplay
Bonnie and Clyde
Writer