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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
- University
- Northwestern University
Awards & achievements
- 1967 Theatre World Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Ex-Husbands | — |
6. Links
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.