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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.
- Producer, Additional Crew, Actor
- April 26, 1931
- Bernie Brillstein
- August 7, 2008
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 ...
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.
Bernie Brillstein was a producer and actor who worked on The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters and other films. He was also a talent agent and co-founder of Brillstein-Grey Productions.
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.
