Charles Joffe

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)

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)

1. Dick CavettLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
2. Robin WilliamsLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
3. Billy CrystalLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
4. Woody AllenLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
5. Lenny BruceLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
6. Mike NicholsLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
7. Elaine MayLos Angeles Times: Charles H. Joffe, 78...Co-produced Woody Allen's Films (July 12, 2008)
8. David LettermanThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
9. Tom PostonThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
10. Robert KleinThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
11. Martin MullThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)
12. Martin ShortThe New York Times: Charles H. Joffe, Movie Producer, Is Dead at 78 (July 15, 2008)