Harry Colomby
Harry Colomby | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 1929 |
| Died | December 25, 2021 (aged 92) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Columbia University[1] |
| Occupation | Producer, screenwriter |
| Spouse(s) | Lee Colomby[1] |
| Children | Scott Colomby[1] |
| Family | Bobby Colomby (brother)[1] |
Harry Colomby (August 20, 1929 – December 25, 2021) was an American producer and screenwriter.[2][3]
While still a schoolteacher of English and social studies at a High School in New York City, he became the manager of the jazz pianist Thelonious Monk in 1955, and remained so for the next 14 years. As a talent manager, he had only four clients, the others being jazz pianist/singer Mose Allison, comedian John Byner and the actor Michael Keaton.[3]
Colomby co-scripted and produced for the 1984 film Johnny Dangerously alongside with, Jeff Harris, Bernie Kukoff and Norman Steinberg.[4] He died in Los Angeles, California on December 25, 2021, at the age of 92.[5]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Harry Colomby, Manager, Writer and Producer for Michael Keaton, Dies at 92". The Hollywood Reporter. December 28, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ^ Haithman, Diane (December 28, 2021). "Harry Colomby, Michael Keaton's Manager, Writer and Producer, Dies at 92". TheWrap. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ^ a b Sandomir, Richard (January 7, 2022). "Harry Colomby, Teacher Who Aided a Jazz Great's Career, Dies at 92". The New York Times. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ "Johnny Dangerously (1984)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 2, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (December 28, 2021). "Harry Colomby Dies: Former Manager And Business Partner To Michael Keaton Was 92". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
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