Robby Henson | |
Birth Date: | 18 January 1958 |
Birth Place: | Kentucky, U.S. |
Alma Mater: | Tisch School of the Arts at New York University |
Occupation: | Film producer, film director, screenwriter |
Mother: | Charlotte |
Father: | Col. Eben C. Henson founder of Pioneer Playhouse located in Danville, Kentucky |
Relations: | Heather Henson (sister), Eben French Mastin (cousin) |
Robby Henson is an American director and screenwriter.
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.