Tomahawk We see them around but we don't know what goes on behind the scenes. When Abe Lastfogel retired in 1969, he generously divvied up all the agency's voting stock among its key executives and employees. System of a Down When Bill Morris, Jr. retired from the agency in 1952, Abe Lastfogel became de facto head of William Morris. Talent: Maria Bartiromo, Julie Chen, Jim Cramer, Giada De Laurentiis, Lou Dobbs, Bobby Flay, Whoopi Goldberg, Larry King, Emeril Lagasse, Regis Philbin, Rachael Ray, Kelly Ripa, Al Roker, Ryan Seacrest, Jerry Springer, Touring: Brooks and Dunn, Michael Buble, Eagles, Eminem, 50 Cent, Foo Fighters, Josh Groban, Whitney Houston, Juanes, Wynonna Judd, Alicia Keys, Killers, Luis Miguel, Nine Inch Nails, Brad Paisley, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Rascal Flatts, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Weezer, Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Authors: John Berendt, Ann Brashares, Stephen Dubner, Sue Monk Kidd, Alice Munro, Bill OReilly, Kathy Reichs, Actors: Amy Adams, Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck, Jessica Alba, Kevin Bacon, Christian Bale, Javier Bardem, Sacha Baron Cohen, Paul Bettany, Helena Bonham Carter, Juliette Binoche, Benjamin Bratt, Toni Collette, Miranda Cosgrova, Willem Dafoe, Michael Douglas, Jenna Fisher, Ricky Gervais, Jack Black, Steve Carell, Matt Damon, Robert De Niro, America Ferrera, Tina Fey, James Franco, James Gandolfini, Gael Garcia Bernal, Jennifer Garner, Paul Giamatti, Topher Grace, Rebecca Hall, Goldie Hawn, Emile Hirsch, Anthony Hopkins, Dustin Hoffman, Kate Hudson, William Hurt, Hugh Jackman, Diane Keaton, Keira Knightley, Shia LaBeouf, Jessica Lange, Diane Lane, Hugh Laurie, Jude Law, Denis Leary, Diego Luna, John Malkovich, Josh Lucas, Julianna Margulies, Frances McDormand, Ewan McGregor, Sienna Miller, Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton, Chris ODonnell, Ellen Page, Ryan Phillipe, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Poehler, Edgar Ramirez, Alan Rickman, Adam Sandler, Jason Segel, Charlie Sheen, Patrick Stewart, Ben Stiller, Barbra Streisand, Tilda Swinton, Karl Urban, Mark Wahlberg, Ken Watanabe, Rachel Weisz, Directors: Peter Berg, Danny Boyle, Larry Charles, David Cronenberg, Guillermo del Toro, Scott Derrickson, Atom Egoyan, Shana Feste, Gary Fleder, Todd Field, Mike Figgis, David Frankel, Andy Fickman, Rodrigo Garcia, Terry George, Jonathan Glaser, Ted Griffin, John Hamburg, Brian Helgeland, Shawn Levy, Spike Lee, Kevin Lima, Baz Luhrmann, McG, Adam McKay, Kevin Macdonald, Fernando Meirelles, William Monahan, Michael Moore, Pierre Morel,Errol Morris, Peyton Reed, Robert Rodriguez, Walter Salles, Martin Scorsese, Kevin Smith, Michael Winterbottom, Steve Zaillian, Writer-producers/directors: Rich Appel, Greg Berlanti, Linwood Boomer, Robert Carlock, Liz Craft and Sarah Fain, David Crane, Greg Daniels, Larry David, Steve Dildarian, Ann Donahue, David Eick, Rick Eid, Doug Ellin, Brad Falchuk, Kevin Falls, Jeff and Jackie Filgo, Bob Fisher, Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider, Bryan Fuller, Howard Gordon, Glenn Gordon Caron, Davis Guggenheim, Brandon Hampton, Hart Hanson, Bruno Heller, Dave Hemingson, Tom Hertz, Silvio Horta, Al Jean, Jennifer Johnson & Greg Plageman, Marta Kauffman, David E. Kelley, Chris Keyser and Amy Lippman, Tim Kring, Dave Krinsky & John Altschuler, Eric Kripke, Warren Leight, Ali LeRoi, Josh Lieb,Chris Lilley, Seth MacFarlane, Charles McDougall, Rob McElhenney & Charlie Day & Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Greg Malins, John Masius, Carol Mendelsohn, Steve Merchant, Nancy Miller, Tim Minear, Matt Nix, David Nutter, Matt Olmstead, Jeff Pinkner, Shawn Ryan, Ken Sanzel, Ken Sanzel, Stephanie Savage, Alison Schapker & Monica Breen, Paul Scheuring, Dan Schneider, Mark Schwahn, Josh Schwartz, David Semel, Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer, Aaron Sorkin, Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson, Hank Steinberg, Josh Sternin & Jeff Ventimilia, Greg Walker, Mark Wilding, Craig Wright, Rob Thomas, Talent: Tyra Banks, Blue Man Group, Craig Ferguson, Kathy Griffin, Bear Grylls, Bonnie Hunt, Randy Jackson, Kim Kardashian, Conan OBrien, Rosie ODonnell, Jeff Probst, Gordon Ramsay, Kat Von D, John Walsh, Alternative: Thom Beers, Denise Cramsey, RJ Cutler, Michael Davies, Adam Divello, Glassman Media, Hat Trick, IMG, Monkey Kingdom UK, Optomen TV, Craig Piligian, Shed Group, Tiger Aspect, Ultimate Fighting Championship, World Wrestling Entertainment, Related article: WMA, Endeavor approve merger. But it was television that became William Morris's biggest moneymaker in the 1960s, contributing around 60 percent of revenues or more than $7 million by the end of the decade. John Ferriter: Former WMA EVP/Worldwide Head of Non-Scripted TV. Beady Eye Many of his vaudevillians, including Amos 'n' Andy, Martha Raye, and George Burns and Gracie Allen, became radio stars. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Joe Banfi Served as partner at Oasis Media Group. [31], On December 18, 2013, WME and Silver Lake announced the acquisition of IMG for $2.4 billion. Matthew Koma Bebe Rexha The partnership combines the companies advertising and entertainment resources. The Whip Sugar Ray George Ezra Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. The agency and other defectors soon lured more than a dozen major clients, including Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Brian De Palma, Goldie Hawn, Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Costner, Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, and Chevy Chase. Hugh Laurie The WMA Agent Training Program, often referred to as the "mailroom", was established in the 1940s and is well known for its roster of successful alumni. Miike Snow Blaqk Audio Soundgarden In 2003, WMA opened an office in Miami Beach, and in 2004 they opened an office in Shanghai. Along with the addition of new personnel, the London office moved into the iconic Centre Point Tower. Duffy Alicia Keys Soulwax Endeavor represents artists in film, television, music, theater, digital media, and publishing. Patrick Wolf Bret Michaels Juanes TVXQ! In 2009, William Morris Agency (WMA) merged with Endeavor to become one of the leading entertainment and media companies. Luis Miguel Weezer Tool Here are some of them: Esther Chang (talent, partner, co-head of the talent department), Charles D. King (MP, partner, left in 2015 to found and serve as CEO of MACRO), Chris Newman (Reality TV, partner; moved to UTA in 2013), Rob Carlson (MP Lit, partner at WME; moved to UTA in 2016), Danny Gabai (lit, left WME in 2012 for Vice where he now is Head Of Vice Studios U.S.). Founder & Partner at Forefront Partners, Steven Selikoff (Lit) Manager at the Shuman Company, Joanne Roberts Wiles (Lit, Talent) Went to ICM; founding partner of ICM Partners, Cassian Elwes, Rena Ronson (WMA Independent co-heads) Elwes is a producer, Ronson is partner and head of UTA independent Film Group). According to Frank Rose, author of a 1995 history of the agency, "in the early years the talent agencies essentially produced the shows, even lining up guests, taking care of all sorts of details." [34] On September 23, 2015, it was announced that WME/IMG would be partnering with Turner Broadcasting to create a televised esports league, the ELeague. Flogging Molly X Japan Crass Mammoth Pepper Birdy Financial details were not disclosed. He was succeeded by an attorney/accountant Nat Lefkowitz. Others like Charlie Chaplin and the Marx Brothers made the transition to film. Takaya Bjork This announcement builds upon WMEs existing roster of marquee estates across theater, books, music and more, including Agatha Christie, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Donna Summer, August Wilson, Isaac Asimov, Edward Albee, Abe Burrows and Terrence McNally. This announcement builds upon WME's existing roster of marquee . Ram Dass [57][58][59] On April 28, 2021, Endeavor Group went public on the New York Stock Exchange. Collective Soul Brian Littrell Robin Guthrie All Rights Reserved. Cat Power Madisen Ward and The Mama Bear It was not exactly an influx of new blood, however; not one director was under the age of 50. HOLYCHILD Chris Cornell [43], In October 2017, Endeavor Content was formed from the WME's and IMG's film financing and scripted TV sales units, WME's advisory group for film financiers and content producers and Bloom, which will continue to operate autonomously. Paul Bricault: Former EVP and head of the Global Marketing Practice and the Digital Media Group. [62] In March 2022, Musk resigned from the board. [49], On May 24, 2019, Endeavor filed forms for an initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would have valued the company at $7.6 billion. John Rzeznik Wolfmother Tres MTs In an industry where light can substitute for fire, it did not matter that William Morris continued to be Hollywood's largest agency--CAA was its hottest. [7] The $785 million purchase was completed in January 2022. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 1998, the William Morris Agency, Inc. is America's oldest and largest talent brokerage. The Morris Agency's contribution to the Allied World War II effort was as showbiz-oriented as anything it had ever done. Tom Staar Fantomas But by the 1970s and 1980s the agency had grown complacent, certain that its stellar reputation would be more than enough to woo and keep clients. He hadn't known what to expect in his first trip into free agency. Angus & Julia Stone He is a qualified Agency Administrator and Incident Commander - Type 1. Annie Eve 23. Mini Mansions The William Morris Endeavor agency has launched a new division for representing and servicing celebrity and brand estates. Royal Blood Leading athletes, broadcasters, institutions and personalities responsible for keeping sports a point of engagement and conversation every day around the world. Mandy Moore Brandon Flowers LiveWire released its debut album, Livin ', on Way Out . [42], WME-IMG reorganized in October 2017 with the parent company being renamed from WME-IMG to Endeavor. IMG, founded in 1960 when it signed golfer Arnold Palmer, has 3,500 employees operating . Benjamin Booker [35], On September 14, 2015, WME acquired from Donald Trump the Miss Universe Organization, which produces the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA beauty pageants and related content. Big Talk Justin Timberlake Alanis Morissette Swedish House Mafia Amos Lee Sex Pistols Mr. Bungle "We are very excited to be a part of the WME roster," says LiveWire lead guitarist and founder, Bobby DeGonia. Louis XIV On January 21, 2015, it was announced that WME had acquired Global eSports Management (GEM), an international agency representing various esports and professional video game players and personalities. DJ Snoopadelic William Williams in Hemet, CA 84 results - William Williams may also have lived outside of Hemet, such as Cathedral City, Riverside and 2 other cities in California. For not only did the agency represent well-established stars but it also nurtured what it called "the stars of the future." While Weisbord remained president, the two aging past presidents were dubbed "co-chairmen emeriti" and the board was expanded to include seven new members--the first newcomers since the early 1950s. Caifanes Read Next: IATSE Accelerates VFX Industry Organizing Drive with Release of Working Conditions Survey, APA Names Nick Panella Head of New Podcast and Audio Group (EXCLUSIVE), Courtenay Valenti Lands Expansive Film Role at MGM and Amazon Studios, Overseeing Theatrical and Streaming, Amazon Studios Boss Jennifer Salke Unfazed by Warner Bros. 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