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Producer 1909 - 1976

Robert L. Lippert

Alameda, California, USA

Robert Lenard Lippert (March 31, 1909 – November 16, 1976) was an American film producer and cinema chain owner, also known as King of the Bs. President and COO of Lippert Theatres, Affiliated Theatres, and Transcontinental Theatres–all based in San Francisco–at his height,... Read full bio →

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Full Name

Robert L. Lippert

Known For

Production

Birthday

March 31st, 1909 00:00

Place of Birth

Alameda, California, USA

Died

November 16th, 1976 00:00 (aged 67)

TMDB ID

70567

IMDb ID

nm0513621

Biography

Robert Lenard Lippert (March 31, 1909 – November 16, 1976) was an American film producer and cinema chain owner, also known as King of the Bs. President and COO of Lippert Theatres, Affiliated Theatres, and Transcontinental Theatres–all based in San Francisco–at his height, Lippert owned a chain of 139 movie theaters. He helped finance more than 300 films, including the directorial debuts of Samuel Fuller, James Clavell, and Burt Kennedy.