Robert Benton
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.
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Robert Benton directed the film Kramer vs. Kramer, which marked a new paradigm in storytelling about divorce.
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France· 2026-02-25
Robert Benton, an Oscar-winning director and screenwriter, passed away at the age of 92.
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North Macedonia· 2025-05-16
Robert Benton was a significant figure in the New Hollywood movement and is known for directing the Oscar-winning film 'Kramer vs. Kramer'.
La mort de Robert Benton, réalisateur du multi-oscarisé « Kramer contre Kramer »France· 2025-05-15
Robert Benton was a director known for his work on Kramer vs. Kramer and Bonnie and Clyde.
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Portugal· 2025-05-14
Robert Benton, a three-time Oscar-winning director and screenwriter, passed away at the age of 92 in his home.
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Russia· 2025-05-14
Robert Benton was the director of the film 'Kramer vs. Kramer'.
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Japan· 2025-05-14Robert Benton was a renowned American director and screenwriter known for his film 'Kramer vs. Kramer'.
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Serbia· 2025-05-14
Robert Benton, an American filmmaker and three-time Oscar winner, passed away at the age of 92 in Manhattan.
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Spain· 2025-05-14
Robert Benton, a three-time Oscar-winning director and screenwriter, passed away at the age of 92 in his home.
Умер трехкратный лауреат «Оскара», режиссер и сценарист Роберт Бентон — РБКRussia· 2025-05-13Robert Benton was an Oscar-winning director known for 'Kramer vs. Kramer' and 'Bonnie and Clyde'.
Robert Benton, réalisateur oscarisé pour « Kramer contre Kramer », est mortFrance· 2025-05-13
Robert Benton, the acclaimed director and screenwriter who won three Academy Awards during his career, passed away at the age of 92.
הבמאי והתסריטאי זוכה האוסקר רוברט בנטון ("קרמר נגד קרמר") הלך לעולמו בגיל 92
Israel· 2025-05-13