George Shapiro
George Shapiro (May 18, 1931 – May 26, 2022) was an American talent manager and television producer. He was the most successful managers in show business. He was best known for representing Jerry Seinfeld, Carl Reiner and Andy Kaufman. He was a producer for the sitcom Seinfeld.[1] He was born in New York City.
George Shapiro | |
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Born | Bronx, New York, U.S. | May 18, 1931
Died | May 26, 2022 | (aged 91)
Alma mater | DeWitt Clinton High School (NYU) |
Occupation | Talent agent |
Spouse(s) | Diane Barnett (m. 1983) |
Shapiro died on May 26, 2022 at his home in Beverly Hills, California, eight days after his 91st birthday.[2]
References
- ↑ Whetsell, Tripp (May 25, 2018). "Veteran Talent Manager George Shapiro Looks Back on Early Career". Variety. https://variety.com/2018/vintage/features/talent-manager-george-shapiro-1202819107/. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
- ↑ Rice, Lynette (May 28, 2022). "George Shapiro Dead: Legendary Talent Manager & 'Seinfeld' Producer Was 91". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 28, 2022.