Albert R. Broccoli

'Cubby' Broccoli, the American producer behind the Bond films.

Albert R. 'Cubby' Broccoli (1909-1996) was an American film producer of more than 40 films, most made in Britain and often at Pinewood Studios. He co-founded Danjaq and Eon Productions and is best known as producer of the James Bond films, which he and Harry Saltzman took from modest budgets to huge hits.

Quick Facts

Birth name: Albert Romolo Broccoli
Born: 5 April 1909
Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
Died: 27 June 1996
Place of death: Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Resting place: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Years active: 1953–1996
Occupation: Film producer

Lore & Background

Born in Queens, New York, to immigrants from Calabria, he got his nickname from his cousin, the producer Pat DiCicco, who called him 'Kabibble' after a cartoon character; it shrank to 'Cubby'. He worked many jobs, including making caskets, before starting at the bottom of the film business.