Michael S. Rosenfeld
Michael S. Rosenfeld | |
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| Born | June 28, 1934 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 25, 2010 (aged 75) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Mike Rosenfeld |
| Occupation | Talent Agent |
| Known for | Founding member of CAA |
| Children | Jackson 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
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c "Michael S. Rosenfeld, Agent, producer, 75". The Inquirer. March 31, 2010. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Michael S. Rosenfeld at IMDb
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