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Robby Benson Biography
Birth Name:Robin David Segal
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, United States
Profession Actor, Director, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Music department, Sound department
Fast Facts
- In 1982, he got married to singer and actress Karla DeVito
- Started out performing in various commercials as a child, including advertisements for Dr․ Pepper, American Airlines and Dial soap
- Has taught at the University of South Carolina, Appalachian State University and the University of Utah
- Is the author of the 2007 book "Who Stole the Funny? A Novel of Hollywood․"
- Was in contention for the role of Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars․"
- Wrote music for the soundtrack to director John Hughes' "The Breakfast Club․"
- Has represented the American Heart Association in a speech before the Senate Appropriations Committee
Awards
- 1974Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Male: nominated
- 1977Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated
- 1979Stinker Award-Worst Fake Accent: Male: winner
- 1979Stinker Award-Worst Actor: winner
- 1980Stinker Award-Worst Actor: nominated
- 1980Stinker Award-Worst Song or Song Performance in a Film or End Credits: nominated
- 1980Stinker Award-Most Annoying Fake Accent: Male: winner
- 1983Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 1985Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
- 1993Grammy-Album of the Year: nominated
- 1995CableACE-Directing a Comedy Series: nominated