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
  1. Littleton, Cynthia (December 8, 2015). "Howard West, Producer and Longtime Manager of Jerry Seinfeld, Dies at 84". Variety. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  2. Robb, David (December 6, 2015). "Howard West Dies: 'Seinfeld' Producer Was 84". Deadline. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  3. Parker, Ryan (December 6, 2015). "Howard West, 'Seinfeld' Producer, Dies at 84". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  4. Lentz III, Harris M. (2016). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2015. McFarland. p. 368. ISBN 9781476625539. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  5. Heller, Karen (April 15, 2019). "Funeral planning? We're no longer so grave about it". Washington Post.


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