Tuesday 16 October 2018
12:30
Michael Ovitz
Who is Michael Ovitz?
As co-founder of Creative Artists Agency, Michael Ovitz earned a reputation for ruthless negotiation, brilliant strategy and fierce loyalty to his clients. He reinvented the role of the agent and helped shape the careers of hundreds of A-list stars and directors.
In his new book, Who is Michael Ovitz?, he talks about his journey: how a kid with no connections worked his way into the William Morris mailroom, and become the most powerful person in Hollywood as well as a key figure in producing, advertising, mergers & acquisitions and modern art.
And he addresses the personal questions: what were the consequences of all those deals and what happens now?
Michael Ovitz co-founded Creative Artists Agency in 1975 and served as its chairman until 1995. For most of the past two decades he has been a private investor and an advisor to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
His book, Who is Michael Ovitz?, is published by WH Allen on 25 September 2018.
Michael Ovitz played a key role in shaping the careers of legendary figures including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep, Sean Connery, Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Michael Jackson, Bill Murray, Robin Williams and David Letterman.
Michael Ovitz co-founded Creative Artists Agency in 1975 and served as its chairman until 1995. For most of the past two decades he has been a private investor and an advisor to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
His book, Who is Michael Ovitz?, is published by WH Allen on 25 September 2018.
