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Michael S. Rosenfeld

Michael S. Rosenfeld
Born(1934-06-28)June 28, 1934
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 25, 2010(2010-03-25) (aged 75)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Other namesMike Rosenfeld
OccupationTalent Agent
Known forFounding member of CAA
ChildrenJackson Rosenfeld, Molly Rosenfeld, Mike Rosenfeld, Max Rosenfeld

Michael Stuart Rosenfeld (June 28, 1934 – March 25, 2010) was a talent agent, movie producer, and co-founder of Creative Artists Agency.[1]

Early life

Rosenfeld was born in Philadelphia to Maxwell S. Rosenfeld, who became a Pennsylvania state senator, and Edith Rosenfeld. He graduated from Lower Merion High School and Pennsylvania State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree.[2] He was of Jewish descent.[3]

Career

In 1975, Rosenfeld, Michael Ovitz, Bill Haber, Ronald Meyer, and Rowland Perkins left the William Morris Agency left to form CAA.[2]

Later life

In 1986, Rosenfeld left CAA to become an executive producer of films, including Thrashin', Flowers in the Attic, and work in television with Emmy-nominated Case of the Hillside Stranglers. He moved to Sonoma Valley to share his love of flight, giving new pilots their instrument rating and sending them on their way to their pilots license. He continued his close friendships with Ronald Meyer and industry friends.

Death

He died of respiratory failure at a Santa Monica, California hospital.[2] He is survived by his sons Michael A. Rosenfeld, Max Rosenfeld, Jackson Rosenfeld, and his daughter Molly Rosenfeld.

Notes

  1. ^ Nelson, Valerie J. (2010-03-30). "Michael S. Rosenfeld dies at 75; was founding partner of Creative Artists Agency". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
  2. ^ a b c "Michael S. Rosenfeld, Agent, producer, 75". The Inquirer. March 31, 2010. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  3. ^ Brook, Vincent. From Shtetl to Stardom: Jews and Hollywood: Chapter 1: Still an Empire of Their Own: How Jews Remain Atop a Reinvented Hollywood. Purdue University Press. p. 10.


Quelle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_S._Rosenfeld