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Albert R. Broccoli, also known as Cubby, was an American film producer who made many James Bond films. He was born in New York in 1909, married three times, and died in 1996 in California.
Learn about the life and career of Albert R. Broccoli, the producer of the iconic James Bond films. From his humble beginnings in New York to his rise as a Hollywood mogul, discover how he brought 007 to the big screen and became a legend.
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of Albert R. Broccoli, the producer of the James Bond films and the founder of Eon Productions. From his humble beginnings in New York to his Hollywood success, discover how he became the "Cubby" of cinema history.
- April 5, 1909
- June 27, 1996
Albert R. Broccoli was an American film producer, best remembered for producing ‘James Bond’ films, such as ‘Octopussy,’ ‘The Spy Who Loved Me,’ ‘Moonraker,’ and ‘For Your Eyes Only.’ Broccoli is credited with bringing Ian Fleming’s ‘James Bond’ character into feature films, as he produced the first ‘James Bond ...
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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.
Sep 6, 2004 · Albert R. Broccoli ("Cubby" for those who knew him), one of the producers behind the James Bond films, the most successful film series of all time, passed away at his home in Beverly Hills on 27th June, 1996. He was 87.
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Jun 29, 1996 · Albert (Cubby) Broccoli, who was a producer of the James Bond films, one of the most successful movie series of all time, died on Thursday at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 87.
