Justin Henry as Billy Kramer
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Justin Henry as Billy Kramer refers to the child character at the emotional center of the 1979 film "Kramer vs. Kramer," whose custody battle between his parents drives the story’s drama.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Justin Henry as Billy Kramer canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Justin Henry as Billy Kramer Context triple: [Kramer vs. Kramer, characterPortrayed, Justin Henry as Billy Kramer]
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A.
Richie Cunningham
Richie Cunningham is the wholesome, red-haired Midwestern teenager who serves as the central, all-American protagonist in the classic TV sitcom "Happy Days."
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B.
Jeremy Spenser
Jeremy Spenser is a British actor best known for his film and stage work in the 1950s and 1960s, including notable roles in classic British cinema.
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C.
Eddie Brinkman
Eddie Brinkman was an American Major League Baseball shortstop known primarily for his strong defensive play during the 1960s and early 1970s.
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D.
Crispin Glover
Crispin Glover is an American actor, filmmaker, and author best known for his eccentric screen presence and memorable roles in films such as "Back to the Future" and "River's Edge."
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E.
Jonny Coyne
Jonny Coyne is a British character actor known for his work in film and television, often appearing in dramatic and genre roles.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Justin Henry as Billy Kramer Target entity description: Justin Henry as Billy Kramer refers to the child character at the emotional center of the 1979 film "Kramer vs. Kramer," whose custody battle between his parents drives the story’s drama.
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A.
Richie Cunningham
Richie Cunningham is the wholesome, red-haired Midwestern teenager who serves as the central, all-American protagonist in the classic TV sitcom "Happy Days."
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B.
Jeremy Spenser
Jeremy Spenser is a British actor best known for his film and stage work in the 1950s and 1960s, including notable roles in classic British cinema.
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C.
Eddie Brinkman
Eddie Brinkman was an American Major League Baseball shortstop known primarily for his strong defensive play during the 1960s and early 1970s.
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D.
Crispin Glover
Crispin Glover is an American actor, filmmaker, and author best known for his eccentric screen presence and memorable roles in films such as "Back to the Future" and "River's Edge."
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E.
Jonny Coyne
Jonny Coyne is a British character actor known for his work in film and television, often appearing in dramatic and genre roles.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character portrayal
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film role ⓘ |
| academyAwardYearForActorNomination | 52nd Academy Awards ⓘ |
| ageGroupInStory | young child ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Kramer vs. Kramer ⓘ |
| awardRecognitionForActor |
Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor
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Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Kramer vs. Kramer
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surface form:
novel "Kramer vs. Kramer" by Avery Corman
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| centralTheme |
child custody
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divorce ⓘ parent–child relationship ⓘ |
| characterName | Billy Kramer ⓘ |
| childPerspectiveOn | parental separation ⓘ |
| cinematicEra |
New Hollywood
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surface form:
New Hollywood era
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticalReceptionAspect | praised for naturalistic child acting ⓘ |
| directorOfFilm | Robert Benton ⓘ |
| distributorOfFilm | Columbia Pictures ⓘ |
| drivesPlotElement | custody dispute between parents ⓘ |
| emotionalTone | bittersweet ⓘ |
| exploresIssue |
gender roles in parenting
ⓘ
work–family balance ⓘ |
| fatherPortrayedBy | Dustin Hoffman ⓘ |
| filmReleaseYear | 1979 ⓘ |
| filmWonAcademyAward |
Best Actor
ⓘ
Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay ⓘ
surface form:
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Director ⓘ Academy Award for Best Picture ⓘ
surface form:
Best Picture
Best Supporting Actress ⓘ |
| genre | drama film ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| medium | film ⓘ |
| motherPortrayedBy | Meryl Streep ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
child at the heart of a custody battle
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emotional center of the film ⓘ |
| notableFor |
depiction of a child affected by divorce
ⓘ
influential child performance in American cinema ⓘ |
| notableSceneType | courtroom custody hearings ⓘ |
| parentInStory |
Joanna Kramer
ⓘ
Ted Kramer ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | Justin Henry ⓘ |
| productionCompanyOfFilm | Columbia Pictures ⓘ |
| screenwriterOfFilm | Robert Benton ⓘ |
| settingOfStory | New York City ⓘ |
| targetAudienceRelevance | adult audiences interested in family drama ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfStory | late 1970s ⓘ |
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