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Subject: Film producer Charles Joffe dies aged 78
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/16/08 at 12:54 am
Film producer Charles Joffe, who had worked on Woody Allen films since 1969, has died at the age of 78.
Joffe and business partner Jack Rollins first co-produced Allen in Take the Money and Run. In 1978, Joffe collected the best picture Oscar for Annie Hall.
The pair, who are executive producers of new Allen film Vicky Cristina Barcelona, also managed comedians including Robin Williams in the 1960s.
Joffe died in a Los Angeles hospital after suffering from lung disease.
Allen said in a statement: "When he was at the top of his game, nobody was better."
Joffe picked up the best picture award at the 1978 Oscars ceremony after Allen decided to stay away.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1929, Joffe studied journalism before going on to work for Rollins in the 1950s as a junior manager for comedians.
In the 1960s, the pair formed their own company, Rollins and Joffe Productions, and helped the careers of comedians including Williams and Billy Crystal.
Joffe's wife Carol said: "He was a fabulous deal-maker - that was his real strength."