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]

Works

IMDb credits Roberts as serving as producer or executive producer of nine TV or film productions.[4]

Film

Year Film Credit Notes
1969The Gypsy Moths
1970Monte Walsh
1972The Hot Rock
1974Death Wish
Bank Shot
1977JoyrideExecutive producer
Damnation AlleyExecutive producer
1982Death Wish IIExecutive producerFinal film as a producer

Television

Year Title Credit Notes
2003Monte WalshCo-executive producerTelevision film

References

  1. ↑ "Bobby Ross Joins the WENR Board of Directors as Chairman"
  2. ↑ "Columbia to Release Mums Products", Billboard March 18. 1972
  3. ↑ Mums Records Discography at Discogs.com
  4. ↑ "Bobby Roberts (II) Filmography". IMDB. Retrieved 2011-11-05.


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