Robert Benton

AKA:
Robert Douglas Benton
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
09/29/1932
Birthplace:
Waxahachie, Texas
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biography
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, Benton became acquainted with David Newman, another editor, and the pair formed a writing partnership that included "Extremism: A Non-Book" and the libretto for the stage musical "It's a Bird . . . It's a Plane . . . It's Superman" (1996) before they segued to features. The pair scored a huge success and Continued
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Executive Producer
2005
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2003
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milestones
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Milestone
1953 
Served in the US Army; painted dioramas at Fort Bliss; discharged with the rank of corporal
 
Roomed with college chum Harvey Schmidt, with whom Benton wrote two books
 
Freelance writer and artistic associate with Esquire
 
Served as graphics editor with Esquire
1960 
Became art director of Esquire
Continued