Jack Rollins (producer)
| Jack Rollins | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jack Rabinowitz March 23, 1915 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film and television producer and talent manager |
| Years active | 1969-present |
Jack Rollins (born Jack Rabinowitz; March 23, 1915) is an American film producer and former manager of numerous successful comedians and television personalities. He is best known for his successful partnership with Charles H. Joffe, the producer or executive producer of virtually all of the films directed by Woody Allen.[1][2] The Woody Allen film Annie Hall was listed as "A Jack Rollins and Charles H. Joffe Production", though only Joffe took producer credit and received the 1977 Academy Award for Best Picture. Both were Allen's managers and had that credit on all his films from 1969 to 1993.
Rollins' management clients also included Robert Klein and David Letterman.[3] Rollins was also a close friend of jazz pianist Bill Evans, with whom he owned a racehorse named 'Annie Hall'.[4] Joffe focused more on Allen, with Rollins focusing on others.[5] Rollins turned 100 in March 2015.[6]
References
- ↑ Meade, Marion (December 6, 2010). The Unruly Life of Woody Allen. E-reads/E-rights. pp. 53–. ISBN 978-1-61756-068-2. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
- ↑ Bailey, Peter J. (April 2003). The Reluctant Film Art of Woody Allen. University Press of Kentucky. p. 107. ISBN 978-0-8131-9041-9. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
- ↑ Coleman, Janet (November 1, 1991). The Compass: the improvisational theatre that revolutionized American comedy. University of Chicago Press. p. 239. ISBN 978-0-226-11345-6. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
- ↑ Verchomin, Laurie (2010). The Big Love, Life and Death with Bill Evans. ISBN 978-1-4565-6309-7.
- ↑ "Charles H. Joffe, 78; top manager of comedic talent co-produced Woody Allen's films". Los Angeles Times. July 12, 2008. Retrieved July 12, 2008.
- ↑ Stoliar, Steve (2015-04-06). "Jack Rollins, Woody Allen's Legendary Manager-Producer, Celebrates 100th Birthday". The Hollywood Reporter (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved 2015-04-07.