Robert Benton

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...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1984, received Berlin Film Festival Best Director Award
In 1984, received Oscar for Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
In 1984, received New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography

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Highlights

In 2007, Helmed "Feast of Love," a film based on the novel by Charles Baxter and featuring an ensemble cast
In 2005, Co-adapted Scott Phillips's "Ice Harvest," starring John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton
In 2003, Adapted the screen version of Philip Roth's novel "The Human Stain," featuring Nicole Kidman and Anthony Hopkins; also directed

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