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Albert Romolo Broccoli (/ ˈbrɒk.ə.li / BROK-ə-lee; [ 1 ] April 5, 1909 – June 27, 1996), nicknamed " Cubby ", was an American film producer who made more than 40 motion pictures throughout his career. Most of the films were made in the United Kingdom and often filmed at Pinewood Studios.
Learn about the life and career of the legendary producer of the James Bond films, from his humble beginnings in New York to his Hollywood success. Find out how he met Ian Fleming, Sean Connery and Harry Saltzman, and how he became the sole owner of Eon Productions.
- April 5, 1909
- June 27, 1996
Albert R. Broccoli. Producer: Dr. No. Albert Romolo Broccoli was born in Astoria, Queens (New York City) on April 5th, 1909. His mother and father, Cristina and Giovanni Broccoli, raised young Albert in New York on the family farm.
Albert Romolo Broccoli, CBE (Hon) (April 5, 1909 – June 27, 1996), nicknamed "Cubby", was an American film producer who made more than 40 motion pictures throughout his career. Most of the films were made in the United Kingdom and they were often filmed at Pinewood Studios. Co-founder of Danjaq, LLC and Eon Productions, Broccoli is most notable as the producer of the James Bond films. He and ...
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Albert Romolo Broccoli (April 5, 1909 - June 27, 1996) known to millions of movie fans as "Cubby" Broccoli (a nickname used by a cousin), produced more than forty movies, but will be remembered by most for his contribution to one of the most successful film franchises in history, James Bond.
Broccoli was born into an Italian-American family on Long Island. The family moved to Florida, and on the death of his father Giovanni, Broccoli moved to live with his grandmother in Astoria, Queens in New York City.
In 1940, at the age of 31, Cubby married actress Gloria Blondell (younger sister of Joan Blondell); they later divorced in 1945 without having had children. Having worked many jobs, including casket maker, Broccoli became involved in the film industry. He started at the bottom working as a gofer on the 1941 film The Outlaw. Here he met Howard Hughes, who oversaw production of the movie when director Howard Hawks was fired.
Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in late 1941, Broccoli joined the United States Navy, returning to Hollywood in 1945 to work as an agent at the Famous Artists Agency.
At the beginning of the 1950s, Broccoli moved once more, this time to London. A shrewd businessman, he was able to make good use of the subsidy given by the British government to subsidise films made in the UK with British casts and crews. In 1951, Broccoli married Nedra Clark, who died after giving birth to their daughter, Tina.
In the 1960s, Broccoli met and married actress and novelist, Dana Wilson (née Dana Natol), who died of cancer in 2004 at the age of 82.
In 1962, Broccoli teamed with Harry Saltzman to create the production company, EON Productions and its parent company Danjaq, LLC. Broccoli produced the first Bond movie, Dr. No, that year, and his involvement in the series continued until his death. His family, particularly daughter Barbara Broccoli and stepson Michael G. Wilson, have since produced the James Bond films.
Learn about the life and filmography of Albert R. Broccoli, the producer of the James Bond franchise and the recipient of the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. Find out his family background, his marriages, his other movies and his legacy.
Jan 16, 2017 · Learn about Albert R. Broccoli, the Canadian producer who founded Eon Productions and made the James Bond franchise a global phenomenon. Discover his autobiography and his legacy in film history.
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Jun 29, 1996 · Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli, who turned British novelist Ian Fleming’s martini-swilling spy into the dashing man about the world James Bond and made Sean Connery an international star, has died.
