Bernie Brillstein

Bernie Brillstein

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Production

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1931-04-26

  • Day of Death

    2008-08-08 (77 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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.

Acting

Crew