Robert Benton
American director and writer
- Full name
- Robert Douglas Benton
- Born
- 29 September 1932Waxahachie, Texas
- Died
- 11 May 2025aged 92 · Manhattan, Nueva York
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Libra
- Years active
- 1967–2007
Known for
About Robert Benton
Robert Benton was an American director and writer. They were born on 29 September 1932 in Waxahachie, Texas. Their career spanned 12 titles, among them Superman (1978), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and Bonnie & Clyde (1967).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Robert Benton is Bonnie & Clyde (1967); in all, 12 films over 40 years. They have worked as writer in 8, director in 7, actor in 1 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Superman (1978), with 39 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1990s, with 4 titles. The person they have worked with most is Margo Martindale, on 4 films, among them Nobody's Fool and The Human Stain.
Latest work
Full filmography (12)- 2007
Feast of Love
Director
- 2005
- 2003
The Human Stain
Director
- 1998
- 1994
- 1994
Nobody's Fool
Director · Writer
- 1991
- 1984
Where to watch Robert Benton
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1978
- 1967
- 1991
- 1984
- 2005
- 1998
The best Robert Benton films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Kramer vs. Kramer 1979
- Bonnie & Clyde 1967
- Superman 1978
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Questions about Robert Benton
Where was Robert Benton born?
Robert Benton was born on 29 September 1932 in Waxahachie, Texas.
When did Robert Benton die?
Robert Benton died on 11 May 2025, aged 92. They died in Manhattan, Nueva York.
What are the best Robert Benton films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Robert Benton films are Kramer vs. Kramer (1979, 8.4), Bonnie & Clyde (1967, 8.3) and Superman (1978, 8.0).
How many films and TV shows has Robert Benton been in?
MovieNCo lists 12 films for Robert Benton, from Bonnie & Clyde (1967) to Feast of Love (2007).
What is Robert Benton's star sign?
Robert Benton was a Libra: born on 29 September.
Page reviewed on 28 September 2016.