Overview

• Robert Benton's death was confirmed by his assistant Marisa Forzano and his son John Benton, who stated he died of natural causes.
• Benton won three Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Kramer vs. Kramer' and Best Original Screenplay for 'Places in the Heart.'
• He co-wrote the groundbreaking 1967 film 'Bonnie and Clyde' with David Newman, which helped redefine American cinema.
• Known as an 'actor’s director,' Benton guided Oscar-winning performances by Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and Sally Field.
• At the time of his death, Benton was working on his memoir, reflecting on a career that spanned over four decades of influential filmmaking.