Dave Becky
Dave Becky | |
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Born | |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Comedy talent manager, producer |
Spouse | Lainie Sorkin |
Children | 3 |
Dave Becky is an American comedy
Becky's comedy clients include Kevin Hart, Issa Rae, Natasha Lyonne, Aziz Ansari, Amy Poehler, Bill Burr and Hannibal Buress.[2][3][4] Former clients include Louis C.K., Pamela Adlon, John Mulaney, Nasim Pedrad[5] and Mitch Hedberg.
Career
Becky is an executive producer on
Regarding his management style, Becky said in a 2012 interview that he chooses clients "based on the strength of their original voice and whether that voice excites me". He further stated that his most successful clients all shared certain qualities, saying that "they are hard-working, dedicated good people, inside and out".[9]
Sexual misconduct allegations against Louis C.K.
In November 2017, comedian and Becky client
In C.K.'s apology for the incidents, he expressed regret "that this has brought negative attention to my manager Dave Becky who only tried to mediate a situation that I caused".[13]
Personal life
Becky is married to talent manager Lainie Sorkin Becky. She also worked at 3 Arts Entertainment until 2005 when she joined 360 Management;[4] as of 2013, her clients at 360 Management included Miley Cyrus, Mary Steenburgen and Emily Deschanel.[19][4] She became a partner in 2013.[19][4]
The couple have three children and reside in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.[4]
Awards and nominations
Becky has nine
Becky has shared in two
References
- ^ Strachan, Maxwell (November 11, 2017). "We Reached Out To Other Clients Of Louis C.K.'s Manager And Got Radio Silence". Huffington Post. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 13, 2017). "Ex Louis C.K. Manager Dave Becky On Scandal: "What I Did Was Wrong"". Deadline. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ a b Wright, Megh (November 14, 2017). "Which Comedians Will Follow Pamela Adlon's Lead and Fire Dave Becky?". Splitsider. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f McBride, Jessica (November 10, 2017). "Dave Becky: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ a b c Holloway, Daniel (November 13, 2017). "Pamela Adlon Fires 3 Arts' Dave Becky Following Louis C.K. Harassment Claims". Variety. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ Lawrence, Derek (December 5, 2017). "Broad City stars 'take accountability' for using 'white man power' to get show on TV". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ a b "Better Things". The Peabody Awards. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
- ^ a b "Dave Becky | Television Academy". Television Academy. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ Kozlowski, Carl (November 15, 2012). "Becky: 3 Arts rep puts on his producer's cap". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ a b Evans, Greg (November 9, 2017). "Five Women Accuse Louis C.K. Of Sexual Misconduct: NYT Report". Deadline. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ a b Blake, Meredith (November 14, 2017). "Louis C.K. scandal leads to scrutiny of the comedy world power of his ex-manager Dave Becky". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ Adams, Sam (November 13, 2017). "Former Louis C.K. Manager Dave Becky Apologizes for Ignoring Sexual Misconduct". Slate. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ Desta, Yohana (November 13, 2017). "Louis C.K.'s Former Manager Dave Becky Apologizes for "Perceived Cover-Up"". Vanity Fair. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ Buckley, Cara (November 13, 2017). "Louis C.K.'s Former Manager Apologizes for Not Confronting the Comedian". The New York Times. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ Simons, Seth (December 8, 2017). "Dave Becky Cannot Get a Pass". Paste. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ Sharf, Zack (November 15, 2017). "Bill Burr Thinks Louis C.K 'Will Definitely Be Back' After Admitting to Sexual Misconduct". IndieWire. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ^ a b Sun, Rebecca (December 11, 2013). "Management 360 Promotes Lainie Sorkin Becky to Partner". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
- ^ "Louie". Peabody Awards. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
External links
- Dave Becky at IMDb