Background
Kaufman, Robert was born on March 22, 1931 in New York City. Son of Leo and Estelle (Mandel)Kaufman.
Kaufman, Robert was born on March 22, 1931 in New York City. Son of Leo and Estelle (Mandel)Kaufman.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1952.
Freelance publicist, 1952-1956; comedy writer working for, Dick Shawn, Red Buttons, Groucho Marx, Mort Sahl, New York City, 1956-1959; novelist, New York City, 1958-1962; writer, producer for studios including, Warner Brothers, Columbia, Filmways, Universal, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, 20th Century Fox, ABC, Columbia Broadcasting System, NBC, Los Angeles, 1960-1988; president/chief Executive officer, Bobka Prodns. Inc., Hollywood, California, 1962-1988.
(Full-page color photos from film, plus captions.)
Writer Robert Kennedy campaign for President, Los Angeles, 1968, Gary Hart campaign for President, Los Angeles, 1984. Member Motion Picture Academy Fine Arts and Sciences, Writers Guild of America West, The 918th Club (co-chairman), 10 Times Negative Cost Club (vice president), Bijan Very Important Person Club.
Married Judith Pokempner (divorced May, 1976). Children: Richard, Melissa, Robin, Christopher. Married Robin Christine Krause.