Robert R. Benton Biography

American set decoratorFor the screenwriter and film director, see Robert Benton.

Robert R. Benton (April 10, 1924 – December 7, 2003) was an American set decorator. He was nominated for four Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction.

Selected filmography

Benton was nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Art Direction:

  • The Oscar (1966; co-nominated with Hal Pereira, Arthur Lonergan and James W. Payne)
  • The Slender Thread (1965; co-nominated with Hal Pereira, Jack Poplin and Joseph Kish)
  • The Americanization of Emily (1964; co-nominated with George Davis, Hans Peter, Elliot Scott and Henry Grace)
  • Hud (1963; co-nominated with Hal Pereira, Tambi Larsen and Samuel M. Comer)

References

    External links

    • Robert R. Benton at IMDb
    • Robert R. Benton at AllMovie

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