Richard Benjamin

American actor and film director
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Richard Benjamin

Summary

Richard Benjamin is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on May 22, 1938[3]. He worked as a film director[4], actor[5], screenwriter[6], television actor[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,270 views/month, #6,241 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Richard Benjamin…
  • Richard Benjamin was born on May 22, 1938[3].
  • Richard Benjamin's father was Samuel Roger Benjamin[10].
  • Among Richard Benjamin's spouses was Paula Prentiss[11].
  • A child of Richard Benjamin was Prentiss Benjamin[12].
  • Richard Benjamin held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Richard Benjamin's native language[14].
  • Richard Benjamin worked as a film director[4].
  • Richard Benjamin's professions included actor[5].
  • Richard Benjamin's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Richard Benjamin worked as a television actor[7].
  • Richard Benjamin worked as a film actor[8].
  • Richard Benjamin worked as a director[15].
  • Richard Benjamin's education included a stint at Northwestern University[16].
  • Richard Benjamin was educated at Northwestern University School of Communication[17].
  • Richard Benjamin's education included a stint at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard Benjamin is Ex-Husbands[19].
  • Richard Benjamin received the Theatre World Award[20].
  • Richard Benjamin is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Benjamin's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Benjamin's Commons category is recorded as Richard Benjamin[23].
  • Richard Benjamin's family name is recorded as Benjamin[24].
  • Richard Benjamin's given name is recorded as Richard[25].
  • Richard Benjamin's work location is recorded as United States[26].
  • Richard Benjamin's relative is recorded as Joe Browning[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Benjamin was born in New York City[2]. He was born on May 22, 1938[3]. His father was Samuel Roger Benjamin[10]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Northwestern University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1851[30], headquartered in Evanston[31]; Northwestern University School of Communication[17], a film school[32], in United States[33], founded in 2002[34]; and Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School[18], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1961[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], actor[5], screenwriter[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], and director[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Richard Benjamin is Ex-Husbands[19].

Recognition

Richard Benjamin received the Theatre World Award[20].

Personal Life

Among Richard Benjamin's spouses was Paula Prentiss[11]. A child of him was Prentiss Benjamin[12].

Why It Matters

Richard Benjamin ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,270 views/month, #6,241 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Richard Benjamin born?

Born in New York City[2], Richard Benjamin…

Who were Richard Benjamin's parents?

Richard Benjamin's father was Samuel Roger Benjamin[10].

Who was Richard Benjamin married to?

Richard Benjamin's spouses include Paula Prentiss[11].

What did Richard Benjamin do for work?

Richard Benjamin worked as film director[4], actor[5], screenwriter[6], television actor[7], and film actor[8].

Where did Richard Benjamin go to school?

Richard Benjamin was educated at Northwestern University[16], Northwestern University School of Communication[17], and Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School[18].

What awards did Richard Benjamin receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . theatreworldawards.org. theatreworldawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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