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- Full name: Charles Harris JoffeThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
- Born: July 16, 1929
- Birth place: Brooklyn, New YorkThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
- Alma mater: Syracuse UniversityThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
- Business partner: Jack RollinsThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
- Agency: Rollins Joffe Morra & BreznerThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
- Credited with discovering Lenny Bruceall about Jazz: Charles Joffe Co Producer on Woody Allen Films Passes (July 12, 2008)
- Spouse: Carol HolofcenerThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
- Children: Son, Cory, and 2 step-daughtersThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
- Step-father of film director Nicole HolofcenerThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
- Academy Award: Best Picture, 1978, Annie Hall
- Died: July 9, 2008Los Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
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Charles H. Joffe, an American talent manager and film producer, produced most of Woody Allen's films. He died in July 2008 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of lung disease.The New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
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Career
Joffe started a business booking bands while a student at Syracuse University. After graduation, he was hired at MCA in New York City. After three years booking talent at MCA, he went to work at the Rollins Agency. By the early 1960s, he was a partner and the Rollins Agency had become Rollins Joffe. he managed Woody Allen from his early career as a struggling comedian, getting him parts in films such as What's New Pussycat in 1965 and Casino Royale in 1966. He produced the first film Allen directed, and allowed the comedian total artistic control.The New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008) all about Jazz: Charles Joffe Co Producer on Woody Allen Films Passes (July 12, 2008) This level of support may have been what led Allen to stay with Joffe; all but 4 of the 44 films that Woody Allen has directed (through 2008) were produced by Joffe.Dig A Hole: Charles H. Joffe, Woody Allen’s Loyal Producer (July 15, 2008)Selected Performers Joffe Managed
- Dick CavettLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
- Robin WilliamsLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
- Billy CrystalLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
- Woody AllenLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
- Lenny BruceLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
- Mike NicholsLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
- Elaine MayLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
- David LettermanThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
- Tom PostonThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
- Robert KleinThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
- Martin MullThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
- Martin ShortThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
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Charles Joffe Questions
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Do remember reading any books that really inspired you to go beyond what you had imagined you could? 5 AnswersAtlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand. Not so much for the doctrine that this tome has become the bible for, but because of the general message of not living one's life f... read more