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Bernie Brillstein was born to a Jewish family in Manhattan, to Moe Brillstein and Matilda "Tillie" Brillstein (née Perlman), who all shared the Manhattan home of his uncle, the vaudeville and radio performer Jack Pearl.
Bernie Brillstein was a producer and actor who worked on The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters and other films and TV shows. He died in 2008 and was known for his eye for talent and his production company Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
LOS ANGELES Bernie Brillstein, a Hollywood manager and producer who helped the shape of television with his contributions to series like “Saturday Night Live” and “The Muppet Show,” died ...
In his nearly four-hour interview, Bernie Brillstein (1931-2008) talks about his experiences growing up in the entertainment world of New York City, and how he eventually landed a job in the mailroom at the William Morris Agency.
Aug 8, 2008 · Bernie Brillstein was a legendary figure in the entertainment industry, who worked with stars like Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Jim Henson and many more. He died in 2008 at age 77, after a long and successful career as agent, manager, producer and studio head.
Aug 8, 2008 · Brillstein was a pioneer in discovering and developing talent for film and TV, from "Saturday Night Live" to "The Sopranos". He was known for his loyalty, passion and candor in the industry.
Aug 10, 2008 · Bernie Brillstein dies of heart disease. VIDEO: Bernie Brillstein, who worked his way up from the WMA mailroom to become one of the most powerful and respected talent brokers, has died.
