Biography
Robert F. Blumofe (September 23, 1909 β July 22, 2003) was an American film executive and producer known for his work on Bound for Glory (1976), Pieces of Dreams (1970) and Yours, Mine and Ours (1968). A native of New York City, Blumofe graduated from Columbia College in 1930 and received his law degree from Columbia Law School.
Following graduation, he joined Paramount Pictures' legal staff in New York City before transferring to Hollywood. In 1952, he switched to TV and movie production at Revue Productions and left subsequently for United Artists. From 1953 to 1966, he was vice president in charge of production and West Coast operations.
He left United Artists in 1966 to become an independent producer. He was nominated for the 1969 Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture β Musical or Comedy for his work on Yours, Mine and Ours and shared a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture with Harold Leventhal for Bound for Glory, which won two Academy Awards in 1976.
He was director of American Film Institute's West Coast Operations from 1977 to 1981. He also served as vice chairman of the Motion Picture & Television Fund.
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Movies 3
Producer 3
Bound for Glory (1976)
Pieces of Dreams (1970)
Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)
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GenderMale
Birthday1909-09-23
Deathday2003-07-22 (93 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States
RelationshipsDoris Dowling (1956 - 1959)
CitizenshipsUnited States
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