Robby Henson
American director and screenwriter
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Robby Henson is an American director and screenwriter.
BornJanuary 18, 1958
Kentucky, U.S.
AlmamaterTisch School of the Arts at New York University
OccupationsFilm producer, film director, screenwriter
Parents
- Col. Eben C. Henson founder of Pioneer Playhouse located in Danville, Kentucky (father)
- Charlotte (mother)
Robby Henson | |
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Henson in 2009 | |
| Born | January 18, 1958 Kentucky, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Tisch School of the Arts at New York University |
| Occupations | Film producer, film director, screenwriter |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Heather Henson (sister), Eben French Mastin (cousin) |
Biography
Robby Henson began his directing career at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Henson is now a skilled film and documentary maker. He writes and directs all his films, which are known for being character-driven. His work has attracted such acclaimed actors Billy Bob Thornton, Patricia Arquette, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Cooper, William Devane and Kris Kristofferson. Beyond his work in film, Henson is also a prolific theater director, his family owning the famous outdoor theater, "Pioneer Playhouse" in Danville, Kentucky.[1]
Filmography
- House (2007)
- Thr3e (2006)
- The Visitation (2006)
- The Badge (2002)
- Ghost Stories episode 28 (1997)
- Exodus 1947 (1997)
- Pharaoh's Army (1995)
- Trouble Behind (1991) a film about the Corbin, Kentucky race riot of 1919 [2] [3]