Total Earnings: $2 Million
The Robin David Segal Biography
Robin David Segal, who goes by the stage name Robby Benson, was born in Dallas, Texas, USA, on 21 January 1956, and is of Jewish descent. Robby is a director, singer, teacher, and actor, recognized for his role as the voice of Beast in the animated film “Beauty and the Beast”. His successful career has contributed to his current net worth.
As of late-2016, Robby Benson’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million, primarily accumulated from his achievements in various fields such as acting, directing, and writing, dating back to the 1960s. His early stage and screen work, along with commercial success in films, have been instrumental in growing his wealth.
Robby Benson’s Current Net Worth: $2 million
Robby’s foray into the film industry began with an uncredited role in the 1967 film “Wait Until Dark”. Subsequently, he appeared on Broadway in “The Rothschilds” in 1970. he continued to take on diverse roles in films such as “Jeremy”, “Jory”, and “Ode to Billy Joe”. In 1977, he starred in “One on One”, a film which he co-wrote, further showcasing his talent. His dedication to preparing for roles, such as learning ice skating for “Ice Castles”, and his consistent work, significantly enhanced his net worth.
In 1981, Benson starred in the film adaptation of “The Chosen” and received acclaim for his acting prowess. His role as Billy Mills in “Running Brave” and voicing Beast in “Beauty and the Beast” further cemented his popularity and opened new opportunities for him, bolstering his financial standing. In 1984, he was nominated for a Golden Globe award. Over the years, he has continued to be recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
In addition to his film work, Benson authored the novel “Who Stole the Funny? A Novel of Hollywood” in 2007, which became a part of the LA Times Bestseller list. Five years later, he expanded his literary achievements with the release of a memoir titled “I’m Not Dead… Yet!”, further adding to his net worth.
In 2011, Robby retired from the entertainment industry and started his career as a professor at the New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. He has also taken up teaching roles at the University of South Carolina and the University of Utah. His personal life includes a marriage to actress Karla DeVito since 1982, and together they have two children. Benson is also known for his charity work and activism, including fundraising for heart research and practicing transcendental meditation.
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| Full Name | Robby Benson |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Date Of Birth | January 21, 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Height | 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) |
| Profession | Author |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Karla DeVito |
| Children | Lyric Benson, Zephyr Benson |
| Parents | Jerry Segal, Ann Benson |
| Siblings | Shelley Segal |
| IMDB | |
| Nominations | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, Golden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year – Actor |
| Movies | Beauty and the Beast, Ice Castles, Ode to Billy Joe, One on One, Running Brave, Harry & Son, Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, Die Laughing, The Death of Richie, Walk Proud, Jeremy, Dragonheart: A New Beginning, Lucky Lady, MXP: Most Extreme Primate, The Chosen, Billy: The Early Years, … |
| TV Shows | Disney’s House of Mouse, Exosquad, The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible, Search for Tomorrow, The Bell Telephone Hour, Tough Cookies |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Long hair and goatee |
| 2 | Soft, blue eyes |
| 3 | Perhaps best known for his role as The Beast in Beauty and the Beast (1991) and its spinoffs. |
| 4 | Rich mellow voice |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [Discussing his love of basketball in a magazine interview when the movie, One on One (1977), was released] It’s like the call of the wild when I hear a dribble. |
| 2 | [on “the Beast” in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991)] One of my favorite things to say is that he’s a tortured soul. There’s so much going on inside of him that he’s very complicated. He wants to try and do what’s right and he’s angry at himself a lot. |
| 3 | I was into show business straight from the womb. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Was considered for the role of “Luke Skywalker” in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977). |
| 2 | Teaching film acting at Appalachian State University. [August 2003] |
| 3 | Lives with his family in Asheville, North Carolina. [November 2007] |
| 4 | 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] |
| 5 | Teaches at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts – Film and Television [September 2006] |
| 6 | Appeared opposite Jane Withers in one of her Josephine the Plumber commercials for Comet Cleanser in the late 1960s. |
| 7 | He has worked in television or on a movie every year of his life from 1971-2004. |
| 8 | Childhood friend of Tod Scott Brody. |
| 9 | In Beauty and the Beast (1991), his voice was altered by the growls of lions and panthers. |
| 10 | Father, with Karla DeVito, of daughter Lyric Benson and son Zephyr Benson. |
| 11 | Brother of Shelli Segal, designer for the laundry clothing line (Laundry by Shelli Segal). |
| 12 | Son of Jerry Segal and Ann Benson. |
| 13 | Listed as one of twelve “Promising New Actors of 1976” in John Willis’ Screen World, Vol. 28. [1976] |
| 14 | He had heart valve surgery in October 1984. |
| 15 | Benson is his mother’s maiden name. His parents’ families were both Jewish (from Romania, Russia, and Poland). |
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Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brave New World | 2011 | TV Movie | Damon Heller |
| Kinect Disneyland Adventures | 2011 | Video Game | Beast (voice) |
| Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ | 2007 | Video Game | Beast (English version, voice) |
| Kingdom Hearts II | 2005 | Video Game | Beast (English version, voice) |
| MXP: Most Xtreme Primate | 2004 | Video | Edward |
| American Dreams | 2002-2003 | TV Series | Prof. Witt Professor Witt |
| House of Mouse | 2001-2002 | TV Series | Beast |
| Kingdom Hearts | 2002 | Video Game | Beast (English version, voice) |
| Just a Dream | 2002 | Dr. Sturbuck | |
| Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse | 2001 | Video | Beast (voice) |
| The Huntress | 2001 | TV Series | Dana Weatherly |
| The Christmas Lamb | 2000 | TV Movie | Asah (voice) |
| The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus | 2000 | Video | Young Santa Claus (voice) |
| Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: Magical Ballroom | 2000 | Video Game | Beast (voice) |
| Dragonheart: A New Beginning | 2000 | Video | Drake (voice) |
| Belle’s Tales of Friendship | 1999 | Video | The Beast (voice) |
| Belle’s Magical World | 1998 | Video | Beast (voice) |
| Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas | 1997 | Video | Beast (voice) |
| Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | 1996-1997 | TV Series | Edward Spellman |
| Seinfeld | 1997 | TV Series | Vincent |
| O. Henry’s Christmas | 1996 | TV Movie | Jim (segment “The Gift of the Magi”) |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy: The Early Years | 2008 | ||
| Complete Savages | 2004 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| I’m with Her | 2003 | TV Series 2 episodes | |
| 8 Simple Rules | 2003 | TV Series 2 episodes | |
| Baby Bob | 2003 | TV Series 2 episodes | |
| Bob Patterson | 2001 | TV Series 2 episodes | |
| The Huntress | 2001 | TV Series 4 episodes | |
| Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place | 2000-2001 | TV Series 2 episodes | |
| Dharma & Greg | 2000 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Jesse | 1998-1999 | TV Series 8 episodes | |
| Brother’s Keeper | 1999 | TV Series 1 episode |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes the Force | 2011 | Short writer: “We Are Not Alone” – uncredited | |
| Billy: The Early Years | 2008 | lyrics: “Lilly’s Song” / performer: “Lilly’s Song” | |
| Beauty and the Beast | 1991 | performer: “Something There” – uncredited | |
| White Hot | 1989 | performer: “WHAT PLANET ARE YOU FROM?”, “BANG MY DRUM…SLOWLY” / producer: “WHAT PLANET ARE YOU FROM?”, “BANG MY DRUM…SLOWLY” / writer: “WHAT PLANET ARE YOU FROM?”, “BANG MY DRUM…SLOWLY”, “THE HARD WAY”, “LOVE I CAN TASTE” | |
| The Breakfast Club | 1985 | lyrics: “We Are Not Alone” / music: “We Are Not Alone” | |
| Die Laughing | 1980 | performer: |