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Michael Steven Ovitz (born December 14, 1946) is an American businessman. He was a talent agent who co-founded Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in 1975 and served as its chairman until 1995. Ovitz later served as president of The Walt Disney Company for only 16 months, from October 1995 to January 1997.
Apr 30, 2024 · Michael Ovitz, American talent manager who, as cofounder and head of the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), was considered one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures in the 1980s and ’90s. From 1995 to 1996 he was president of the Walt Disney Company.
Oct 5, 2018 · Blast From the Past. Michael Ovitz Still Can’t Help Himself. In his new book, Who Is Michael Ovitz?, the former superagent wrestles with his reputation as a ruthless negotiator....
Michael Ovitz has been involved in a wide variety of activities over the last 40 years in the worlds of entertainment, investment, advertising, finance, business and philanthropy. He began his entertainment career prior to graduating from UCLA, as a tour guide at Universal Studios.
Sep 23, 2018 · In his memoir “Who Is Michael Ovitz?” the former super agent offers his own take on how he became one of the most powerful people in Hollywood.
Oct 1, 2018 · What makes Who Is Michael Ovitz? juicier than the average business memoir is that the author proves surprisingly willing to dish about the foibles of former clients and colleagues alike. Joanne...
As a cofounder of Creative Artists Agency, Ovitz revolutionized how big deals in film, TV, music, and corporate media were done from the 1970s through the 1990s. Following brief stints...
