Robert M. "Bobby" Roberts (May 9, 1929 – October 10, 2004) was a musician, producer, record executive and Hollywood film producer.
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.[1]
Roberts formed Mums Records with Hal Landers and Don Altfeld in 1972.[2] 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.[3]
IMDb credits Roberts as serving as producer or executive producer of nine TV or film productions.[4]
Year | Film | Credit | Notes | |
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1969 | The Gypsy Moths | |||
1970 | Monte Walsh | |||
1972 | The Hot Rock | |||
1974 | Death Wish | |||
Bank Shot | ||||
1977 | Joyride | Executive producer | ||
Damnation Alley | Executive producer | |||
1982 | Death Wish II | Executive producer | Final film as a producer |