Robby Henson is an American director and screenwriter.
Robby Henson | |
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| Born | January 18, 1958 Kentucky, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Tisch School of the Arts at New York University |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, film director, screenwriter |
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| Relatives | Heather Henson (sister), Eben French Mastin (cousin) |
Biography edit
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 edit
- 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]
References edit
- Henson, Robby (1991). Trouble Behind (Documentary) (Film). Corbin, Kentucky. Event occurs at 56 min. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
- Sundance Group (2019). "Archives 1991 Sundance Film Festival: Trouble Behind". Sundance Group. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
- Stansbury, Paul (June 13, 2019). "70 Years of Pioneer Playhouse at Lunch with the Arts". The Advocate-Messenger. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
External links edit
- Robby Henson at IMDb