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Robert Earl (born May 29, 1951) is the founder and CEO of Planet Hollywood and the chairman of the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Early life
Robert Earl was born Robert Ian Leigh, son of British entertainer Robert Earl (singer). Earl's grandfather was the head of the London Jewish Male Voice Choir. Earl was raised in Hendon, a suburb of London, England, though growing up he also traveled around a great deal in the UK, Europe and the United States, following his father's career and giving him an early infatuation with show business. However, as Earl told Nation’s Restaurant News, he had “zero talent” as a singer, so he decided to entertain people by specializing in theme restaurants.

Earl graduated in 1973 from the University of Surrey with an honors degree in Hotel and Catering Management. In 2012 he announced the Robert Earl Scholarship Fund, awarded each year to 14 students of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, worth up to £2,500 each, to help the recipients undertake international exchanges or Professional Training placements in an overseas organization.

Career
Earl joined the Beef Eater chain working his way up from pot washer to the company's board. In 1977 he founded President Entertainment in Miami. He sold it to Pleasurama in 1998 for $100M. Joining the board, he was tasked to undertake the purchase of Hard Rock Cafe. After quickly becoming the brand's CEO, Earl grew Hard Rock from 7 to 22 units in just 5 years, resulting in the eventual sale of the brand to Rank Leisure. Earl was also a director of Pelican Group PLC, which owns the Café Rouge, Dôme, and Mamma Amalfi brands. leaving the company after its sale to Whitbread PLC.

In 1991, Earl founded Planet Hollywood, negotiating celebrity investments from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis, and partnerships including Demi Moore, and Sylvester Stallone. Earl has since bought it back from Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice, but he still owns a large amount of stock with original investors Schwarzenegger and Willis, alongside new Asian investors.

In June 2003, in partnership with Bay Harbour Management LC and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Earl purchased the Aladdin Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. In 2007 it was relaunched as the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. In 2010, Earl sold the property to Caesars Entertainment, but retained the brands license. In 2008, he acquired casual dining company Buca di Beppo and its chain of 88 restaurants.

Everton Football Club
In October 2006, Earl became a 23% owner and director of English Premier League club Everton, buying the shareholding of Paul & Anita Gregg via his BCR Sports investment vehicle registered in the British Virgin Islands.

Personal life
Married to his wife Tricia, the couple have three children and are residing in Orlando, Florida.