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Richard Benjamin, born on May 22, 1938 in New York City, New York, United States, is a film director, screenwriter and television actor. That puts Richard Benjamin at 88 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and Northwestern University. Listed accolades include Theatre World Award (1967). Credited works include Ex-Husbands.
My Take
Richard Benjamin fascinates me because he mastered both sides of the camera. As an actor he anchored sharp 1960s and 70s films like Goodbye Columbus and the eerily prescient Westworld, then slid almost effortlessly into directing. I suspect his years performing made him an unusually empathetic director, someone who understood exactly what an actor needs on set. The 1967 Theatre World Award marks early stage credibility, and his Northwestern education shows in a certain literate wit. He is the kind of versatile craftsman Hollywood quietly relies on but rarely celebrates loudly, and I think that quiet durability deserves more recognition than it gets.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Benjamin
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・ベンジャミン
- Reading
- りちゃーど・べんじゃみん
- Born
- May 22, 1938 (age 88)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
- University
- Northwestern University
Awards & achievements
- 1967 Theatre World Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Ex-Husbands | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Benjamin born?
Born May 22, 1938 (age 88).
Where is Richard Benjamin from?
Richard Benjamin is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Richard Benjamin do?
Richard Benjamin works as film director, actor, screenwriter, television actor, film actor.
What is Richard Benjamin known for?
Notable works include Ex-Husbands.
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