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Robert Luff

1914 – 2009

British producer

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About Robert Luff

Lived 1914 – 2009 (aged 94). Robert Luff was a British theatrical producer and theatrical agent, known for Beryl Reid, Lenny Henry and The Black and White Minstrel Show.

Robert Charles William Luff, CBE (7 July 1914 – 18 February 2009 ) was a British theatrical agent and producer. He was most notable for producing the stage version of The Black and White Minstrel Show, and being the former agent of Lenny Henry, the Tiller Girls and Beryl Reid. He successfully owned theatres and hotels in Scarborough, Bournemouth, Morecambe and Eastbourne.

Personal life The son of an engineer, Luff was born in Bedford, and educated at Bedford Modern School. Whilst there he learned to play the drums and later formed his own dance band, briefly known as Robert Luff and the Piccadilly Players until he received a writ from a lawyer representing the more famous Piccadilly Players. As a fan of big band music, he eventually branched out into booking bands in and around his home town. In 1995, he was awarded a CBE for his services to charities such as the St John Ambulance. Luff also invested large sums of his own money in the Royal Brompton Hospital, for research into cystic fibrosis.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Theatrical producer, Theatrical agent
Known for
Beryl Reid, Lenny Henry, The Black and White Minstrel Show
Education
Bedford Modern School
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Robert Charles William Luff

People in Robert Luff's life

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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Robert Luff's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Luff?

British producer (1914-2009)

When was Robert Luff born?

Robert Luff was born on 7 July 1914 in Bedford.

When did Robert Luff die?

Robert Luff died on 18 February 2009.

What was Robert Luff's occupation?

Robert Luff was a theatrical producer and theatrical agent.

What was Robert Luff known for?

Robert Luff was known for Beryl Reid, Lenny Henry and The Black and White Minstrel Show.

What nationality was Robert Luff?

Robert Luff was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Luff

· Wikidata: Q7347040

· DBpedia: Robert Luff

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