DELFONT, BERNARD, LORD

DELFONT, BERNARD, LORD
DELFONT, BERNARD, LORD (1909–1994), British theatrical manager. Born in Russia, the son of Isaac Winogradsky, he grew up in England and entered theater management in 1941. He subsequently managed many West End theaters and controlled 30 companies with theatrical, film, television, music, and property interests. Delfont became particularly well known for organizing many Royal Variety Performances, the first in 1958. He was awarded a life peerage in Harold Wilson's resignation Honours List in 1976. He was the brother of lord grade . -ADD. BIBLIOGRAPHY: B. Delfont with B. Turner, East End, West End (1990); ODNB online.

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