Robby Henson is an American

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Biography

Robby Henson began his directing career at

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. 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

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. Beyond his work in film, Henson is also a prolific theater director, his family owning the famous outdoor theater, "

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" in Danville, Kentucky.

Filmography

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'' (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

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Henson, Robby American male screenwriters American theatre directors Living people Writers from Danville, Kentucky Tisch School of the Arts alumni Film directors from Kentucky 1946 births