Benno Schmidt was born on March 20, 1942 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Husbands and Wives (1992) and 60 Minutes (1968). He was married to Anne McMillen, Kate Russell, Helen Whitney and Betsy Siggins. He died on July 9, 2023 in Millbrook, New York, USA.
Benno Schmidt is the former president of Yale University.
He was awarded an honorary A.M. (Member of the Order of Australia) in the 1989 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to the arts and agricultural development in Australia.
He was awarded an honorary A.O. (Officer of the Order of Australia) on February 8, 1991 for his services to the arts, agricultural development and Australian/American relations.