Robert Benton

Robert Benton

director United States

Robert Benton was an acclaimed American director and screenwriter known for his impactful contributions to cinema. Born in Waxahachie, Texas, Benton began his career as an art director before transitioning to screenwriting, where he co-wrote the iconic film 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967). His most notable work includes directing and writing 'Kramer vs. Kramer' (1979), which earned him two Academy Awards, and he also received accolades for 'Places in the Heart' (1984). Over his career, Benton garnered a total of three Oscars and was involved in numerous influential films, including 'Superman' (1978) and 'The Late Show' (1977). He passed away at the age of 92 in his home in New York City.

Born on May 11, 1929 (96 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
336,998
Power
8,457$
Sentiment
8.39
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 2 9.00 0.12% +0% 65,273,511 75,767 $2,700,000 3,134$
Russia 2 9.00 0.11% +0% 144,104,080 153,547 $1,500,000 1,598$
Spain 1 9.00 0.05% +0% 46,754,778 25,521 $1,400,000 764$
Portugal 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 10,196,709 5,728 $240,000 135$
Serbia 1 9.00 0.05% +0% 8,737,371 4,485 $55,000 28$
North Macedonia 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 2,083,374 1,994 $12,800 12$
Japan 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 126,476,461 64,893 $5,000,000 2,565$
Israel 1 9.00 0.05% +0% 9,216,900 5,061 $400,000 220$
Totals 10 412,843,184 336,996 $11,307,800 8,456$
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Recent Mentions

France France: Robert Benton was a significant figure in the New Hollywood movement and is known for directing the Oscar-winning film 'Kramer vs. Kramer'. 9

Le Monde: La mort de Robert Benton, réalisateur du multi-oscarisé « Kramer contre Kramer »

Portugal Portugal: Robert Benton was a director known for his work on Kramer vs. Kramer and Bonnie and Clyde. 9

Público: Morreu Robert Benton, o realizador de Kramer Contra Kramer | Cinema