Howard West
Howard West (September 24, 1931 – December 3, 2015) was an American talent agent and TV producer, best known for his work with long-term partner George Shapiro, in producing and managing Jerry Seinfeld.
Together with his childhood friend from the Bronx, George Shapiro, he was a partner in Shapiro/West and Associates.[1][2][3]
He died of a massive stroke in Los Angeles, aged 84.[4] His life was remembered at an event organized by his daughter, Dayna West, described in some detail in an article in the Washington Post.[5]
References[]
- ^ Littleton, Cynthia (December 8, 2015). "Howard West, Producer and Longtime Manager of Jerry Seinfeld, Dies at 84". Variety. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ^ Robb, David (December 6, 2015). "Howard West Dies: 'Seinfeld' Producer Was 84". Deadline. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ^ Parker, Ryan (December 6, 2015). "Howard West, 'Seinfeld' Producer, Dies at 84". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ^ Lentz III, Harris M. (2016). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2015. McFarland. p. 368. ISBN 9781476625539. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
- ^ Heller, Karen (April 15, 2019). "Funeral planning? We're no longer so grave about it". Washington Post.
Categories:
- 1931 births
- 2015 deaths
- Television producers from New York City
- People from the Bronx
- American television producer stubs