Bernie Brillstein

Bernie Brillstein (1931-2008) was an American film and television producer, executive producer, and talent agent. He began his career at the William Morris Agency and founded his own company in 1969. Later, he joined forces with Brad Grey to helm Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, a prominent Hollywood talent management and production company. Brillstein is known for producing successful TV programs like Hee Haw, The Muppet Show, and The Sopranos, as well as hit films including The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters, and Happy Gilmore. Born in Manhattan to a Jewish family, Brillstein's father was a milliner and his uncle was the vaudeville and radio performer Jack Pearl.