Jump to content

Michael S. Rosenfeld

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Citation bot (talk | contribs) at 06:42, 17 January 2021 (Misc citation tidying. | You can use this bot yourself. Report bugs here. | Suggested by Abductive | Category:People from Pennsylvania | via #UCB_Category 76/181). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Michael S. Rosenfeld
Born(1934-06-28)June 28, 1934
DiedMarch 25, 2010(2010-03-25) (aged 75)
Other namesMike Rosenfeld

Michael Stuart Rosenfeld (June 28, 1934 – March 25, 2010) was a talent agent, movie producer, and co-founder of Creative Artists Agency.[1]

Early life

Rosenfeld was born in Philadelphia to Maxwell S. Rosenfeld, who became a Pennsylvania state senator, and Edith Rosenfeld. He graduated from Lower Merion High School and Pennsylvania State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree.[2] He was of Jewish descent.[3]

Career

In 1975, Rosenfeld, Michael Ovitz, Bill Haber, Ron Meyer, and Rowland Perkins left the William Morris Agency left to form CAA.[2]

Death

He died of respiratory failure at a Santa Monica, California hospital.[2]

Notes

  1. ^ Nelson, Valerie J. (2010-03-30). "Michael S. Rosenfeld dies at 75; was founding partner of Creative Artists Agency". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
  2. ^ a b c "Michael S. Rosenfeld, Agent, producer, 75". The Inquirer. March 31, 2010. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  3. ^ Brook, Vincent. From Shtetl to Stardom: Jews and Hollywood: Chapter 1: Still an Empire of Their Own: How Jews Remain Atop a Reinvented Hollywood. Purdue University Press. p. 10.