Biography
In his heyday, Brillstein had a myriad of clients that ranged from soft-spoken muppeteer Jim Henson to hedonistic John Belushi. Despite being from opposite ends of the spectrum, both fit his personality perfectly, which was warm and genial as well as passionate and outspoken. Prior to being a top manager, Brillstein worked his way up the chain of command at the William Morris Agency, starting in the mailroom and quickly advancing to become a …
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Career Milestones
| Became a talent agent at William Morris Agency (WMA) in New York | ||
| Produced "Saturday Night Live" (NBC); also managed SNL alums Gilda Radner , John Belushi and Lorne Michaels | ||
| Promoted to manager/producer of television programming for William Morris Agency (WMA) in New York | ||
| Served in the military after college | ||
| Worked in the mailroom at the William Morris Agency (WMA) in New York | ||
1964 | Joined Management III while still working for William Morris Agency (WMA) in New York | |
1969 | Formed The Brillstein Company in Los Angeles; continued to manage talent and develop television programming | |
1986 | Executive produced the Showtime series "It's Garry Shandling's Show" | |
1991 | Formed the production company, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, with Brad Grey | |
1995 | Executive produced the NBC sitcom "NewsRadio" | |
1996 | Sold his shares in Brillstein-Grey Entertainment to Brad Grey | |
1999 | Co-wrote with David Rensin, his memoir, Where Did I Go Right?: You're No One in Hollywood Unless Someone Wants You Dead | |
2001 | Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (April) | |
Awards
1983 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in Buffalo Bill |
1984 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in Buffalo Bill |
1997 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series in Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher |
1998 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series in Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher |
1999 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series in Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher |
2000 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series in Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher |
2001 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series in Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher |
2002 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series in Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher |