Archive · 19 May 2025
Robert Benton, Oscar-Winning Director, Dies at Age 92
Robert Benton, a famous movie director who made the movie 'Kramer vs. Kramer,' has passed away.
He was 92 years old.
Benton was known for writing and directing films for over 40 years.
He began his career in the film industry in 1967 by co-writing Bonnie and Clyde.
He won multiple Academy Awards for his work, including best picture and best director for Kramer vs. Kramer.
Some of his other movies include The Late Show, Places in the Heart, and Nobody’s Fool.
Benton also worked in publishing and wanted to be a painter before he became a filmmaker.
He is survived by his son, John.
Robert Benton, the director of 'Kramer vs. Kramer,' has died at the age of 92.
Benton's career spanned over four decades in both writing and directing.
'Bonnie and Clyde', which Benton co-wrote, became a cultural landmark.
'Kramer vs. Kramer' won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Benton.
Benton received awards from the Writers Guild of America and the Laurel Award for screenwriting.
- Who
- Robert Benton.
- What
- Robert Benton, the director, writer, and producer, died.
- When
- Died Sunday.
- Where
- Manhattan.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Cause of Death
- Not specified
- Age at Death
- 92
- Profession
- Filmmaker
- Notable Works
- Kramer vs. Kramer, Bonnie and Clyde
- Awards
- 3 Academy Awards
- Birthplace
- Waxahachie, Texas