Robby Benson: Biography, Facts and Career
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Robby Benson (born Robin David Segal; January 21, 1956) is an American actor, director, and musician. He rose to prominence as a teen idol in the late 1970s, appearing in the films Ode to Billy Joe (1976), One on One (1977) and Ice Castles (1978). He subsequently garnered more fame for voicing the Beast in the Disney animated film Beauty and the Beast (1991) and its numerous sequels, spin-offs and most Disney media. He has also worked as a television director, including six episodes of the sitcom Friends. He recently appeared in a recurring role as Dr. Mauer in Apple TV+'s Severance. In addition to acting and directing, Benson is an activist in the field of heart research, having undergone four open-heart surgeries since age 28 to correct congenital aortic valve defects and related damage. In 2012, he published a memoir recounting his medical journey and numerous surgeries.
Quick facts about Robby Benson
- Full name: Robby Benson
- Born: 1956-01-21
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q777128
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Who is Robby Benson?
Robby Benson (born Robin David Segal; January 21, 1956) is an American actor, director, and musician.
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Robby Benson is United States.
When was Robby Benson born?
Robby Benson was born on 1956-01-21.
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