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Biography - Born 09/29/1932

Writer-director Robert Benton began his career in the literary world. The Texas native settled in NYC and found work in various editorial capacities at ESQUIRE magazine. He also co-wrote two books with college chum Harvey Schmidt and penned a children's book as well. While working at ESQUIRE, Benton...

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Feast of Love (2008)
The Human Stain (2003)
Double Jeopardy (1999)
Twilight (1998)

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  • In 1984, received Berlin Film Festival Best Director Award in "Places in the Heart".
  • In 1984, received New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography in "Places in the Heart".
  • In 1984, received Oscar for Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen in "Places in the Heart".
  • In 1979, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director in "Kramer vs. Kramer".
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