Slash Dead Can Dance Aaron Kaplan: Former WMA worldwide head of scripted television. Savoy MOVEMENT In fact, Morris lived long enough to see his agency establish offices in London, Chicago, and perhaps most important, Los Angeles. Bo Ningen Mord Fustang IMG, founded in 1960 when it signed golfer Arnold Palmer, has 3,500 employees operating . The WMA Agent Training Program, often referred to as the "mailroom", was established in the 1940s and is well known for its roster of successful alumni. System of a Down The Crystal Method For not only did the agency represent well-established stars but it also nurtured what it called "the stars of the future." [2][3] The company was founded in April 2009 after the merger of the William Morris Agency and the original Endeavor Talent Agency. Black Pistol Fire Alicia Keys KNaan Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. 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Steel Pulse Though the transition from Lastfogel to Lefkowitz appeared to have been a smooth transfer of power, William Morris was fraught with internal strife. Description: William Morris Endeavor was founded in April 2009 with the merger of the William Morris Agency and the Endeavor Agency. [19]:464. Preservation Hall Jazz Band The Robert Cray Band William Morris merged with the Endeavor talent agency in 2009 to become one of Hollywood's biggest players. [60] Endeavor subsequently used some of the proceeds from the IPO to buy out Zuffa's other shareholders at a value of $1.7 billion, making Zuffa a wholly-owned subsidiary of Endeavor. Mogwai The Bryan Ferry Orchestra Weisbord went into semi-retirement in 1984 and was succeeded by Lee Stevens, who guided the company until his death in February 1989. Financial details were not disclosed. Ice Cube WME represents the world's greatest artists and content creators across film, television, music, comedy, theatre, books, digital media, speaking, and brand . Dave Wirtschafter: former WMA President. [11] Endeavor executives Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell were widely seen as the architects of the merger and quickly became the Co-CEOs of WME. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Fatboy Slim Kyp Malone Send us a tip using our annonymous form. As the prototypical agency, Morris metamorphosed through technological and geographical transitions that left other entertainment magnates behind, deftly easing from vaudeville to radio and film in the 1920s and 1930s, to TV in the 1950s, and from New York to Hollywood in the meantime. The acquisition of the Jim Halsey Co. boosted the agency's penetration of the reinvigorated country music industry, and the purchase of Charles Dorris and Associates made Morris a leader in the growing field of contemporary Christian music. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Robert Rodriguezs Chingon Band Brody Dalle Gnarls Barkley Jeremy Enigk Faith No More Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 1998, the William Morris Agency, Inc. is America's oldest and largest talent brokerage. Lynyrd Skynyrd Whereas William Morris had always operated behind the scenes, keeping its clients center stage, CAA came out from behind the curtain to promote itself as well as its star-studded clientele. Appointed as co-presidents of Endeavor Content were Graham Taylor and Chris Rice with additional hires of Negeen Yazdi as senior vice president of film and Joe Hipps as senior vice president of television. Timo Maas At launch, WME Legends has signed the estates of: performance artist and comedian Andy Kaufman (Saturday Night Live, Taxi); acclaimed singer, actress (and early television Catwoman), dancer, comedian and civil rights activist Eartha Kitt; The Wailers co-founder Peter Tosh, who went on to become a staunch anti-apartheid, criminal justice and Pan-African activist; the influential New York landmark CBGB; and Ram Dass Love Serve Remember Foundation, which manages Dass intellectual property and his seminal book on Eastern philosophy and spirituality, Be Here Now.. HIT COMMAND, a portfolio company. Glasvegas It wasn't a marriage of equals, with 14-year-old Endeavor, then valued at $100. But by the 1970s and 1980s the agency had grown complacent, certain that its stellar reputation would be more than enough to woo and keep clients. Spookyland Welcome to the WME Voiceover Department. Currently EVP of Content Partners. [53], On September 26, 2019, a day before it planned to go public, Endeavor Group announced that the IPO had been postponed in order to "evaluate the timing for the proposed offering as market conditions develop. Toots & The Maytals Rival Schools Mark Lanegan In the postwar era Morris's roster included Mickey Rooney, Laurence Olivier, Danny Kaye, Vivien Leigh, Katharine Hepburn, and Rita Hayworth. Fly Golden Eagle That year Rowland Perkins, Bill Haber, Mike Rosenfeld, Mike Ovitz, and Ron Meyer left to form Creative Artists Agency. Film stars of the 1960s on the Morris roster included Anne Bancroft, Carol Channing, Katharine Hepburn, Jack Lemmon, Sophia Loren, Walter Matthau, Kim Novak, Natalie Wood, Spencer Tracy, Gregory Peck, and Barbra Streisand. All Time Low He was released in 2017 and co-founded Signature, a boutique literary management firm. Coasts Plans for CBGB-branded clubs, restaurants, hotels, cruises and tour experiences, music and film festivals, fashion and licensing collaborations for CBGBs iconic logo; additionally, film, television and stage concepts centered around the iconic club scene of mid-80s New York City, endorsements, sponsorships, product partnerships VR/AR/Video Gaming and book concepts. The Hives Ryuichi Sakamoto R3hab Sam Romans The Shins Moreover, estimated revenues had doubled from $30 million in 1984 to more than $60 million by the end of the decade, when the company represented about 2,000 clients. [5], In December 1949, the William Morris Agency acquired the Berg-Allenberg Agency (founded by Phil Berg and Bert Allenberg). All Rights Reserved. Music artist roster: http://www.wmeentertainment.com/0/cta/music/, Support Letter: https://music.us/letters/WME.pdf, http://www.wmeentertainment.com/0/cta/music/. Katy Tiz The frequent management upheavals of the 1980s did not do much to spruce up the Morris Agency's dulled reputation. Emmanuel has worked with several high-powered clients including Vin Diesel and Mark Wahlberg. The Whip The company was founded in April 2009 after the merger of the William Morris Agency and the original Endeavor Talent Agency.Endeavor represents artists in film, television, music . Broken Bells At that time, the Morris agency was bringing in an estimated $12 million annually, and it boasted hundreds of employees at offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Paris, Munich, Rome, and Madrid. Indeed, WMA was supposed to control five of WMEs nine board seats versus four for Endeavor, with WMA CEO Jim Wiatt leading WME as chairman and WMA president Dave Wirtschafter as co-CEO alongside Endeavor toppers Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell. Maximum Balloon [12] Following the official announcement of the merger, nearly 100 WMA employees and former board members were let go. Pharrell Williams Frontier Ruckus LMFAO "[15] Emanuel and Whitesell implemented several leadership strategies to boost the productivity of their agents, most notably, the "Farmhouse" training program. The agency was becoming a training ground for other Hollywood professions; music industry executive David Geffen, television producer Aaron Spelling, and television executive Barry Diller all got their starts in the Morris mailroom. [38][39] On August 22, 2016, WME acquired the literary agency Rabineau Wachter Sanford & Gillett (RWSG); its co-founders, Sylvie Rabineau and Jill Holwager Gillett, head a division of WME involved in the coordination of screen adaptations of literature. The Courteeners Birdy He is a partner at WME. Sheryl Crow CBGB The Mars Volta John Legend In 2003, a seismic shift occurred in the agency landscape when WMA's SVP and Theatre topper, George Lane, and fellow agent in charge of foreign rights, Michael Cardonick, left WMA to open Creative Artists Agency's New York City office and Theatrical Department. Trentemoller After retiring in 1930, he died in 1932 while playing pinochle with friends at the Friars' Club. William Morris Endeavor (also known as WME) is one of the world's largest music talent agencies with offices in Beverly Hills, New York City, London, Miami, Nashville, and Dallas. John C. Reilly One of those leaving was Jim Wiatt, who came to WMA in 1999 from International Creative Management, where he was Vice-Chairman, in 1999. Nas Kaskade William Morris Endeavor (WME) (Best Talent Agency Overall) WME narrowly edges CAA for the top spot because of their strong global presence in the industry. All Rights Reserved. 2 Chainz He had joined WMA as president and co-chief executive officers, and had risen to board chairman. Madcon December 1980 brought another management reorganization. Benjamin Booker Public Access T.V. The acquisition of Triad Artists Inc. brought Morris 50 agents and, more important, action film star Bruce Willis and the alternative music group the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Miguel [14], In 2011, Emanuel was quoted in a Financial Times profile about the company saying, "We built a culture where people are rewarded for taking risks. Others like Charlie Chaplin and the Marx Brothers made the transition to film. CeeLo The WMA leadership was totally blindsided; they truly believed that they would be running the combined company, one insider said. 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Served as partner at Oasis Media Group. Depeche Mode [13], On April 27, 2009, WMA and the Endeavor Talent Agency announced that they were merging to form William Morris Endeavor. William Morris Agency, Inc. Abe Lastfogel organized USO shows featuring more than 7,000 entertainers, including such luminaries as Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore, Marlene Dietrich, James Stewart, Clark Gable, and Humphrey Bogart. Conway Soulsavers Puscifer often referred to as the "mailroom", was established in the 1940s and is well known for its roster of successful alumni. Ratking Biggest names in television, film, music, sports, media and politics, as well as bestselling authors, world-class chefs and health and . Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. [61] On September 27, 2021, Endeavor announced that it would acquire OpenBet for $1.2 billion in cash and stock. Gareth Emery When Mike Ovitz left the upstart agency in 1995 to head entertainment powerhouse Disney, the older talent broker snapped up several big-name clients, including comedienne Whoopi Goldberg. Groove Armada Rage Against The Machine A$AP Rocky James In 2009, William Morris Agency (WMA) merged with Endeavor to become one of the leading entertainment and media companies. Brian Littrell Robert DeLong The Expendables Motion City Soundtrack He is currently a talent agent and co-ceo of the William Morris Agency where he began working in 2009 when his previous company, Endeavor Agency merged with Morris. During that period five executives--and more important, several marquee celebrities--defected to found the Creative Artists Agency. 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Talent: Maria Bartiromo, Julie Chen, Jim Cramer, Giada De Laurentiis, Lou Dobbs, Bobby Flay, Whoopi Goldberg, Larry King, Emeril Lagasse, Regis Philbin, Rachael Ray, Kelly Ripa, Al Roker, Ryan Seacrest, Jerry Springer, Touring: Brooks and Dunn, Michael Buble, Eagles, Eminem, 50 Cent, Foo Fighters, Josh Groban, Whitney Houston, Juanes, Wynonna Judd, Alicia Keys, Killers, Luis Miguel, Nine Inch Nails, Brad Paisley, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Rascal Flatts, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Weezer, Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Authors: John Berendt, Ann Brashares, Stephen Dubner, Sue Monk Kidd, Alice Munro, Bill OReilly, Kathy Reichs, Actors: Amy Adams, Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck, Jessica Alba, Kevin Bacon, Christian Bale, Javier Bardem, Sacha Baron Cohen, Paul Bettany, Helena Bonham Carter, Juliette Binoche, Benjamin Bratt, Toni Collette, Miranda Cosgrova, Willem Dafoe, Michael Douglas, Jenna Fisher, Ricky Gervais, Jack Black, Steve Carell, Matt Damon, Robert De Niro, America Ferrera, Tina Fey, James Franco, James Gandolfini, Gael Garcia Bernal, Jennifer Garner, Paul Giamatti, Topher Grace, Rebecca Hall, Goldie Hawn, Emile Hirsch, Anthony Hopkins, Dustin Hoffman, Kate Hudson, William Hurt, Hugh Jackman, Diane Keaton, Keira Knightley, Shia LaBeouf, Jessica Lange, Diane Lane, Hugh Laurie, Jude Law, Denis Leary, Diego Luna, John Malkovich, Josh Lucas, Julianna Margulies, Frances McDormand, Ewan McGregor, Sienna Miller, Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton, Chris ODonnell, Ellen Page, Ryan Phillipe, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Poehler, Edgar Ramirez, Alan Rickman, Adam Sandler, Jason Segel, Charlie Sheen, Patrick Stewart, Ben Stiller, Barbra Streisand, Tilda Swinton, Karl Urban, Mark Wahlberg, Ken Watanabe, Rachel Weisz, Directors: Peter Berg, Danny Boyle, Larry Charles, David Cronenberg, Guillermo del Toro, Scott Derrickson, Atom Egoyan, Shana Feste, Gary Fleder, Todd Field, Mike Figgis, David Frankel, Andy Fickman, Rodrigo Garcia, Terry George, Jonathan Glaser, Ted Griffin, John Hamburg, Brian Helgeland, Shawn Levy, Spike Lee, Kevin Lima, Baz Luhrmann, McG, Adam McKay, Kevin Macdonald, Fernando Meirelles, William Monahan, Michael Moore, Pierre Morel,Errol Morris, Peyton Reed, Robert Rodriguez, Walter Salles, Martin Scorsese, Kevin Smith, Michael Winterbottom, Steve Zaillian, Writer-producers/directors: Rich Appel, Greg Berlanti, Linwood Boomer, Robert Carlock, Liz Craft and Sarah Fain, David Crane, Greg Daniels, Larry David, Steve Dildarian, Ann Donahue, David Eick, Rick Eid, Doug Ellin, Brad Falchuk, Kevin Falls, Jeff and Jackie Filgo, Bob Fisher, Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider, Bryan Fuller, Howard Gordon, Glenn Gordon Caron, Davis Guggenheim, Brandon Hampton, Hart Hanson, Bruno Heller, Dave Hemingson, Tom Hertz, Silvio Horta, Al Jean, Jennifer Johnson & Greg Plageman, Marta Kauffman, David E. Kelley, Chris Keyser and Amy Lippman, Tim Kring, Dave Krinsky & John Altschuler, Eric Kripke, Warren Leight, Ali LeRoi, Josh Lieb,Chris Lilley, Seth MacFarlane, Charles McDougall, Rob McElhenney & Charlie Day & Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Greg Malins, John Masius, Carol Mendelsohn, Steve Merchant, Nancy Miller, Tim Minear, Matt Nix, David Nutter, Matt Olmstead, Jeff Pinkner, Shawn Ryan, Ken Sanzel, Ken Sanzel, Stephanie Savage, Alison Schapker & Monica Breen, Paul Scheuring, Dan Schneider, Mark Schwahn, Josh Schwartz, David Semel, Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer, Aaron Sorkin, Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson, Hank Steinberg, Josh Sternin & Jeff Ventimilia, Greg Walker, Mark Wilding, Craig Wright, Rob Thomas, Talent: Tyra Banks, Blue Man Group, Craig Ferguson, Kathy Griffin, Bear Grylls, Bonnie Hunt, Randy Jackson, Kim Kardashian, Conan OBrien, Rosie ODonnell, Jeff Probst, Gordon Ramsay, Kat Von D, John Walsh, Alternative: Thom Beers, Denise Cramsey, RJ Cutler, Michael Davies, Adam Divello, Glassman Media, Hat Trick, IMG, Monkey Kingdom UK, Optomen TV, Craig Piligian, Shed Group, Tiger Aspect, Ultimate Fighting Championship, World Wrestling Entertainment, Related article: WMA, Endeavor approve merger. Here are some of them: Esther Chang (talent, partner, co-head of the talent department), Charles D. King (MP, partner, left in 2015 to found and serve as CEO of MACRO), Chris Newman (Reality TV, partner; moved to UTA in 2013), Rob Carlson (MP Lit, partner at WME; moved to UTA in 2016), Danny Gabai (lit, left WME in 2012 for Vice where he now is Head Of Vice Studios U.S.). William Morris Endeavor (WME) has signed country band LiveWire to its artist roster. The Bravery TVXQ! Source: International Directory of Company Histories, Vol. The Fire Theft Beth Orton Alex Clare Pepper Other high-profile WMA agents who left as part of the massive post-merger layoffs: Alan Gasmer (MP lit): Principal in entertainment management company Alan Gasmer & Friends and Veritas Entertainment Group. Jesse Kinch Pete Yorn [6], By 1965, WMA's Music Department was representing several clients including The Rolling Stones, Sonny & Cher, The Beach Boys, and The Byrds. Big Business Janes Addiction [6] It is headed by CEO Ari Emanuel and executive chairman Patrick Whitesell. That's when former head of television Jerry Katzman ascended to Morris's presidency in 1991 with a mandate to breathe new life into the agency. All rights reserved. Jerry Katzman advanced to the post of vice-chairman in April 1997 and Arnold Rifkin, director of the film division, added the day-to-day management of the agency to his list of responsibilities. Priscilla Ahn Trent Reznor [63], In 2019, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) filed a lawsuit against the four major Hollywood talent agencies, including WME, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), United Talent Agency (UTA) and ICM Partners, over their usage of packaging deals (under which a talent agency offers a production utilizing its represented writers, directors, and/or actors as a "package" to prospective studios),[64] which the WGA asserted to be an illegal conflict of interest under state and federal law. Suzanne Gluck: The veteran WMA lit agent works in WMEs New York office. [2] Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. They'll never find you." The company was founded in April 2009, after the merger of the William Morris Agency and the Endeavor Agency. Minus The Bear Opportunities in film and TV, documentaries, licensing, merchandise, live touring exhibits using memorabilia, re-publication of his books/works, digital, including a smartphone app and the Be Here Now podcast network, VR/AR experiences, and a music concert series, while growing the Foundations legacy with a new generation. During its 109-year tenure [1] it came to be regarded as the "first great talent agency in show business". Became WMEPartner, Music. Steve Earle Lanny Noveck (TV Lit): Went to ICM Partners. Parachute Fortune named co-CEOs Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell to their 2010 "Businessperson of the Year" list, acknowledging their corporate growth strategies. Kat Edmonson June 1, 2019 marks the official 10-year anniversary of the William Morris Agency - Endeavor merger. In 2009, William Morris Agency (WMA) merged with Endeavor to become one of the leading entertainment and media companies. Royal Blood 6,400+ Followers: Bill's Talent Agents and Agencies List - W.R. Hammons, 5,700+ Connections: LinkedIn Bill Hammons, 5,400+ Members: South African Casting, Talent Agencies, Actors & Models - Bill's List, 1,900+ Members: Actors, Artists, Authors, Models, Musicians, Photographers: Bill's List, 1,100+ Members: Models, Photographers, Fashion Designers, MUAs & Stylists - Bills List, 600+ Members: California Actors, Directors, Models, MUAs & Photographers - Bill's List, 100+ Members: Time for Print (TFP) Models & Photographers - Bills List, 90+ Members: Time for Video (TFV) Actors & Producers - Bills List. FKA Twigs [27], On May 2, 2012, WME and Silver Lake Partners, a technology-focused private equity firm based in Silicon Valley, signed an agreement for Silver Lake to acquire a 31.25% minority stake in the agency for $250 million. Sons of Fathers Heres a closer look at development plans for the inaugural clients: Andy Kaufman [37], On July 9, 2016, Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship, was sold to a group led by WME-IMG, its owner Silver Lake Partners, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, and MSD Capital, for $4.025 billion, the largest-ever acquisition in the sports industry. Max Schneider Dan Norton (TV Lit): Went to ICM Partners, where he is now a partner. Over the course of the decade, revenues multiplied from about $500,000 to $15 million as the agency's client roster grew to number in the hundreds. Morris merged with the Berg-Allenberg Agency in 1949, bringing in such Hollywood luminaries as Clark Gable, Judy Garland, Frank Capra, Edward G. Robinson, and Robert Mitchum. Firekid Puss N Boots Kasabian Annie John Fogelman:Former WMA EVP and Head of the Motion Picture Department and the Intellectual Property Group, one of the architects of the merger. Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Whinnie Williams Pixies Grace Mitchell The agency also expanded into the music industry during this time, representing such diverse acts as folk artists Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, British rockers the Rolling Stones, Motown divas the Supremes, and teen idols The Beach Boys. Post-merger, he filed $25 million lawsuit against WME, which was eventually settled. The Rides Sean Lennon Serves on USC Cinematic Arts Board of Councilors. Crowded House "It is a huge step for us and we look forward to great things to come from this.". Quicksand Marc Geiger: Former SVP of WMAs music division. Kopecky In 1932, five years after his retirement, William Morris, Sr. died from heart failure. Jim Griffin:The former WMA New York talent agent was pushed out several months after the merger. Of course, the obituaries for the William Morris Agency were premature, for although the business did rely heavily on past glories and the residuals they generated, it retained several big stars, including Bill Cosby, Clint Eastwood, Jack Lemmon, Tim Robbins, Uma Thurman, Tom Hanks, and John Malkovich. Executive producer of History hit Vikings, AT&T Audience NetworksYou Me Her, HBOs Fahrenheit 451 and Hulus Crash & Burn. 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