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- Birth nameNeil Bogatz
- Neil Bogart was born on February 3, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Thank God It's Friday (1978) and Flipside (1973). He was married to Weiss, Beth and Joyce Bogart Trabulus. He died on May 8, 1982 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesWeiss, BethJoyce Bogart Trabulus(? - May 8, 1982) (his death)
- Founded Casablanca Records--whose roster included Donna Summer and The Village People--in 1973. His wife, Joyce Bogart Trabulous, was Summer's manager.
- Studied acting under Carroll O'Connor.
- Founded Boardwalk Records (1980-1982).
- In 1966, at age 23, he was appointed head of A&R (Artists & Repertoire) at Cameo-Parkway Records.
- While at Cameo-Parkway Records discovered ? & The Mysterians. Convinced the group to change the "69" in their song title to be more marketable (due to the sexual reference), launching the hit "96 Tears.".
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