Robert Benton
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About
Director of films such as The Late Show, Places in the Heart, and Kramer vs. Kramer, the latter earning him an Oscar for Best Director.
Before Fame
He attended the University of Texas and Columbia University.
Trivia
He directed the 2003 film The Human Stain starring Nicole Kidman and Anthony Hopkins. It was based on the 2000 novel by Philip Roth.
Family Life
Associated With
He had a longtime friendship with Liz Smith.
