Jim Berkus
Jim Berkus is an American entertainment industry executive who is co-founder and chairman of United Talent Agency (UTA).[1][2][3] Prior to forming UTA, Berkus was a partner at Leading Artists Agency.[4] His clients include the Coen brothers, Barbra Streisand, and Owen Wilson. He often hosts UTA's annual Oscar parties at his home.[5][6]
In 2023, Jim Berkus resigned from UTA after Paul Wachter joined as the new Chairman.[7]
Berkus is married to Ria Berkus, and his son, Jordan Berkus, is also an agent at UTA.[8]
References
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- ^ THR, Staff (November 3, 2011). "The Secrets of Hollywood Agency Mailrooms". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "UTA's Jim Berkus Asks $5 Million for BevHills Estate". 16 June 2015.
- ^ "UTA Scraps Usual Oscar Party; Plans Rally for Refugees Instead". 8 February 2017.
- ^ Weprin, Alex (2023-02-02). "UTA's Longtime Chairman Steps Aside as Two Independent Directors Are Added". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "For Beneficiaries of Hollywood Nepotism, "You Always Fight That Label"". The Hollywood Reporter. 20 December 2017.