Norby Walters, Music Agent and Host of ‘Night of 100 Stars’ Oscars Party, Dies at 91
variety.comValerie Wu Intern Norby Walters, a music agent who hosted the annual “Night of 100 Stars” Oscars viewing party for more than 25 years, died Dec.
10 in Burbank. He was 91. Walters, who died in his sleep of natural causes, was described by Variety‘s Steven Gaydos as “one of the most dapper, snappiest characters in a town grown unfortunately and increasingly gray and corporate” back in 2009 for his commitment to providing Hollywood’s most notable stars with a good time.
In entertainment circles, Walters was known for hosting low-stakes poker parties at his West Hollywood condo. Those poker parties were exclusive to actors and were designed to be an open space where players could chill and chat about their lives and work.
Some of the players included Robert Downey Jr., Ed Asner, Sharon Stone, Angie Dickinson and Sid Caesar. The party professional was also known for hosting the annual “Night of 100 Stars” Oscars viewing party hosted at the Beverly Hilton.
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