Sandy Gallin
Sandy Gallin | |
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Born | Albert Samuel Gallin May 27, 1940 New York |
Died | April 21, 2017 Los Angeles, California | (aged 76)
Occupation | Talent manager |
Spouse |
Bryan Fox (m. 2014) |
Albert Samuel Gallin, better known as Sandy Gallin (May 27, 1940 – April 21, 2017), was an American producer and talent manager, winner of an
Early life and education
Gallin was born on May 27, 1940, in New York,
Career
Gallin joined the mailroom of
In 1970 he left GAC and partnered with his cousin, Raymond Katz, to create the personal management company Katz Gallin, which lasted 14 years. One of his early clients was country music crossover artist Mac Davis, who introduced him to Dolly Parton.[4] He served as her personal manager for the next 25 years, and also went on to manage the careers of Cher, Michael Jackson,[4] Neil Diamond,[4] Barbra Streisand,[1] Mariah Carey,[1] and Whoopi Goldberg.[4]
Gallin produced over 20 movies as well as Broadway plays, with Dolly Parton as co-owner of the film and television production company
Sexual harassment issues
In 1997, Gallin was sued by two former employees alleging sexual harassment. The lawsuit alleged Gallin asked them to coordinate sexual visits with men, as well as to offer their sexual services to potential clients to secure relationships. Gallin responded with a countersuit alleging his former employees had breached their contractual obligations with his firm and produced the sexual harassment allegations by way of distraction from their violations.[9]
Personal life
Gallin was first diagnosed with cancer in 1988.[5] On April 21, 2017, Gallin died following a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was 76.[10]
References
- ^ ISBN 1-4013-0236-X, 9781401302368. p. 133–134
- ^ Bernstein, Jacob (April 21, 2017). "Sandy Gallin, 76, Talent Manager Adored by Stars, Dies". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 22, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-345-44235-2. p. 77
- ^ ISBN 0-8283-1957-X, 9780828319577. p. 288
- ^ ISBN 978-1-55862-358-3. p. 245
- ISBN 978-0-471-29948-6. p. 206
- ISBN 978-1-4587-2344-4. p. 194
- ^ "New York Magazine Vol. 29, No. 30", New York Media, LLC. p. 81
- ^ "The Advocate", November 25, 1997. ISSN 0001-8996. p. 34
- ^ "Sandy Gallin, Talent Manager, Producer and Designer of High-End Homes, Dies at 76". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 21, 2018.