Matt Libby — A Star Is Born Character Profile

About Matt Libby

Hollywood press agent with a cynical attitude; his contemptuous interaction with Norman directly precipitates the actor's final downfall.

Character Facts

Played by

Lionel Stander

Appears in

A Star Is Born (1937)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Matt Libby — Professional Client — Norman Maine (Fredric March)

  A standard industry relationship where Libby handles media and public relations for Norman.

• Matt Libby — Professional Talent — Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester (Janet Gaynor)

  Professional management relationship where Libby promotes Esther's rising stardom.

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• Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester (Janet Gaynor)
• Norman Maine (Fredric March)
• Oliver Niles (Adolphe Menjou)
• Lettie Blodgett (May Robson)
• Mr. Blodgett (J. C. Nugent)
• Danny McGuire (Andy Devine)
• Aunt Mattie (uncredited) (Clara Blandick)
• Burke's Butler (uncredited) (Sidney Bracey)
• Deliveryman (uncredited) (George Chandler)
• Posture Coach (Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams)
• William Gregory (uncredited) (Francis Ford)
• Station Agent (uncredited) (Irving Bacon)