Michael S. Rosenfeld

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

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

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. "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.


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