Robby Benson

Birth Name:

Robin David Segal

Birth Place:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Music department, Sound department

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 represented the American Heart Association in a speech before the Senate Appropriations Committee
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․"

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

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