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    Irving Paul Lazar

    American lawyer (1907–1993)

    Irving Paul "Swifty" Lazar (born Samuel Lazar; March 28, 1907 – December 30, 1993) was an American lawyer, talent agent and dealmaker, representing both movie stars and authors (including Richard Nixon).

    Early life and education

    Samuel Lazar was born to a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Fordham University and Brooklyn Law School in 1931.[1][2] While practicing bankruptcy law during the early 1930s, he negotiated a business deal for a vaudeville performer Ted Lewis, and realized the income potential for acting as an agent.[1]

    Career

    Lazar moved to Hollywood in 1936 but maintained a presence in New York until after World War II when he moved to Los Angeles permanently.[1] After putting together three major deals for Humphrey Bogart in a single day, he was dubbed "Swifty" by Bogart.[1]

    In addition to Bogart, Lazar became the agent representing o