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Brillstein was born to a Jewish family on April 26, 1931 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 a producer and actor who worked on The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters and other films and TV shows. He died in 2008 and was known for his eye for talent and his production company Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
- 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 ...
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.
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.
- April 26, 1931
- August 7, 2008
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.
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.
