Robert M. "Bobby" Roberts (May 9, 1929 – October 10, 2004) (born Robert Rosenberg) was an American music executive, talent manager, film producer, and dancer. He co-founded Dunhill Records and Mums Records, managed bands including The Mamas & the Papas and Steppenwolf, and was a producer of films including The Gypsy Moths, Monte Walsh, Death Wish, and Bank Shot. Roberts frequently worked with Hal Landers, producing films under Landers and Roberts Films, promoting concerts under Artists Consultants, and publishing music under L&R Music.
Life and career In the 1950s, Roberts headlined a dance team known as the Dunhills.
In 1964, Roberts co-founded Dunhill Productions, which became Dunhill Records the following year. Roberts also managed performers such as The Mamas & the Papas, Richard Pryor, Mort Sahl, Cass Elliot, Paul Anka, Ann-Margret, Johnny Rivers and many others.
Roberts was a producer of the 1969 drama film The Gypsy Moths, the 1970 Western film Monte Walsh, and the 1972 crime comedy film The Hot Rock with Landers.
Roberts formed Mums Records with Hal Landers and Don Altfeld in 1972. The label, which was distributed by Columbia Records, had several notable releases, including Albert Hammond's hit single "It Never Rains in Southern California", and the album Slow Flux by Steppenwolf.
Roberts was a producer of the 1974 vigilante action film Death Wish and the 1974 heist comedy film Bank Shot with Landers.
In 1979, Roberts testified in a lawsuit by Michelle Triola Marvin against Lee Marvin.
Works
Film Year Film Credit Notes 1969 The Gypsy Moths Producer 1970 Monte Walsh Producer 1972 The Hot Rock Producer 1974 Death Wish Producer Bank Shot Producer 1977 Joyride Executive producer Damnation Alley Executive producer 1982 Death Wish II Executive producer Final film as a producer
Television Year Title Credit Notes 2003 Monte Walsh Co-executive producer Television film
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