About Rick Bennewitz
Lived 1936 – 1999 (aged 62). Rick Bennewitz was a television director.
Rick Bennewitz (November 10, 1936 – January 9, 1999) was an American television soap opera director, best known for shooting location sequences for various soap operas. The last episode of Sunset Beach he directed was dedicated to his memory.
Positions held
Land of the Lost Director (September 18 - November 27, 1976)
Santa Barbara Director (September 28, 1984 - January 15, 1993)
Sunset Beach Director (January 6, 1997 - February 5, 1999)
Awards and nominations Daytime Emmy Award Win, 1991, Directing, Santa Barbara (shared with Peter Brinckerhoff, Michael Gliona, Rob Schiller, Jeanine Guarneri-Frons (wife of Brian Frons), Pamela Fryman, Robin Raphaelian) Win, 1990, Directing, Santa Barbara
Emmy Award Win, 1971, Directing, The Andersonville Trial
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Who was Rick Bennewitz?
American television director (1936–1999)
When was Rick Bennewitz born?
Rick Bennewitz was born on 10 November 1936.
When did Rick Bennewitz die?
Rick Bennewitz died on 9 January 1999.
What was Rick Bennewitz's occupation?
Rick Bennewitz was a television director.
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