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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.
Bernie Brillstein was born on 26 April 1931 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for The Blues Brothers (1980), Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989). He was married to Carol Weinstein, Deborah Ellen Briskin, Laura M (Shifman) Smith and Marilyn Gross.
- Producer, Additional Crew, Actor
- April 26, 1931
- Bernie Brillstein
- August 7, 2008
Aug 8, 2008 · Bernie Brillstein was a legendary figure in the entertainment industry, who worked with stars like Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Jim Henson and many more. He died in 2008 at age 77, after a long and successful career as agent, manager, producer and studio head.
LOS ANGELES Bernie Brillstein, a Hollywood manager and producer who helped the shape of television with his contributions to series like “Saturday Night Live” and “The Muppet Show,” died ...
In his nearly four-hour interview, Bernie Brillstein (1931-2008) talks about his experiences growing up in the entertainment world of New York City, and how he eventually landed a job in the mailroom at the William Morris Agency.
Bernie Brillstein was a producer and actor who worked on The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters and other films. He was also a talent agent and co-founder of Brillstein-Grey Productions.
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Aug 8, 2008 · Brillstein was a pioneer in discovering and developing talent for film and TV, from "Saturday Night Live" to "The Sopranos". He was known for his loyalty, passion and candor in the industry.
