Robby Benson was born on January 21, 1956 in Dallas, Texas, USA as Robin David Segal. He is an actor and director, known for 美女与野兽 (1991), 老友记 (1994) and 青春一对一 (1977). He has been married to Karla DeVito since July 11, 1982. They have two children.
Benson is his mother's maiden name. His parents' families were both Jewish (from Romania, Russia, and Poland).
He had heart valve surgery in October 1984.
Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1976" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 28. [1976]
Son of Jerry Segal and Ann Benson.
Brother of Shelli Segal, designer for the laundry clothing line (Laundry by Shelli Segal).
Father, with Karla DeVito, of daughter Lyric Benson and son Zephyr Benson.
In 美女与野兽 (1991), his voice was altered by the growls of lions and panthers.
Childhood friend of Tod Scott Brody.
He has worked in television or on a movie every year of his life from 1971-2004.
Appeared opposite 简·维特尔斯 in one of her Josephine the Plumber commercials for Comet Cleanser in the late 1960s.
Teaches at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts - Film and Television [September 2006]
Bloomington, IN: Indiana University announced Appointment beginning Fall 2013 as a professor at Department of Telecommunications in the College of Arts and Sciences. [March 2013]
Lives with his family in Asheville, North Carolina. [November 2007]
Teaching film acting at Appalachian State University. [August 2003]
Was considered for the role of "Luke Skywalker" in 星球大战 (1977).
He is best known for voicing Prince Alexander of Daventry in King's Quest VI in 1992 at the Sierra Online Company.
Auditioned for the role of Luke Skywalker, but lost to Mark Hamill.
Rich mellow voice
Perhaps best known for his role as The Beast in 美女与野兽 (1991) and its spinoffs.
Soft, blue eyes
Long hair and goatee