Bernie Brillstein

Born 26 April 1931 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Died 8 August 2008 (aged 77)

Bernard Jules Brillstein (April 26, 1931 – August 7, 2008) was an American producer and talent agent.

He began his career in the 1950s at the William Morris Agency before founding his own company in 1969 and later joining forces with Brad Grey to helm Brillstein-Grey Entertainment (now Brillstein Entertainment Partners), one of the most important and influential Hollywood talent management and production companies. He is remembered for producing successful TV programs like Hee Haw, The Muppet Show, and The Sopranos, and hit films including The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters and Happy Gilmore.

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