Overview
- Robert Benton, a three-time Oscar winner, passed away on Sunday at his Manhattan home at the age of 92, confirmed by his son John and longtime assistant Marisa Forzano.
- Benton co-wrote the 1967 classic 'Bonnie and Clyde,' a pivotal film that redefined American cinema during the New Hollywood era.
- He won Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Kramer vs. Kramer' (1979), which also earned Oscars for Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep.
- Benton's autobiographical drama 'Places in the Heart' (1984) brought him a third Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and featured an award-winning performance by Sally Field.
- Known for his humanist storytelling and actor-focused direction, Benton worked with numerous acclaimed stars and was celebrated for his modest, collaborative approach to filmmaking.