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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 born on 26 April 1931 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for The Blues Brothers (1980), Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989). He was married to Carol Weinstein, Deborah Ellen Briskin, Laura M (Shifman) Smith and Marilyn Gross.
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 ...
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.
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 · 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 8, 2008 · Bernie Brillstein, a veteran Hollywood manager, producer and power broker, has died of heart disease, his production company said Friday. He was 77.
