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{{short description|American film producer}}
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| birth_name = Brian Medavoy
| name = Brian Medavoy
| image = BrianMedavoyProfile.jpg
| image = BrianMedavoyProfile.jpg
| occupation = Talent manager, television producer
| occupation = Talent manager, entrepreneur, film and television producer
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1965|6|30}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1965|6|30}}
| parents = [[Mike Medavoy]]<br/>Marcia Rogers
| parents = [[Mike Medavoy]]<br/>Marcia Rogers
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| years_active = 1985–present
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'''Brian Medavoy''' (born June 30, 1965) is an [[United States|American]] [[talent manager]], [[entrepreneur]] and [[television producer]]. He is the son of film producer and executive, [[Mike Medavoy]].
'''Brian Medavoy''' (born June 30, 1965) is an American film and television producer, talent manager and entrepreneur. He is the son of film producer and executive, [[Mike Medavoy]].


==Career==
==Career==
Medavoy began his career in 1985 in the mail room at the [[Creative Artists Agency]]. He then moved to [[ICM Partners]]' mail room and eventually became the assistant to acclaimed talent agent [[Ed Limato]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Brian Medavoy {{!}} LinkedIn|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmedavoy|website=www.linkedin.com}}</ref>
Medavoy began his career in 1985 in the mail room at the [[Creative Artists Agency]]. He then moved to [[ICM Partners]]' mail room and eventually became the assistant to acclaimed talent agent [[Ed Limato]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Brian Medavoy {{!}} LinkedIn|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmedavoy|website=www.linkedin.com}}</ref>


In 1990, he co-founded More Medavoy Management with his partner Erwin More. The company grew quickly, managing [[Bill Bellamy]], [[Jason Biggs]], [[Bon Jovi]], [[Mariah Carey]], [[Morris Chestnut]], [[Jenna Elfman]], [[Jimmy Fallon]], [[Melissa Gilbert]], [[Mariska Hargitay]], [[Lucy Lawless]], [[Howie Long]], [[Marlee Matlin]], [[Jenny McCarthy]], [[Patrick Swayze]], [[Cicely Tyson]], [[Maria Bello]], [[Kristen Bell]], [[Jason Bateman]], [[Josh Brolin]], [[Ryan Reynolds]], [[Tobey Maguire]], [[Peter Berg]] among others during operation.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sun|first1=Rebecca|title=Brian Medavoy, Erwin More Reopen More/Medavoy Management|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brian-medavoy-erwin-more-reopen-692322}}</ref>
In 1990, he co-founded More Medavoy Management with his partner Erwin More. The company grew quickly, managing [[Bill Bellamy]], [[Jason Biggs]], [[Bon Jovi]], [[Mariah Carey]], [[Morris Chestnut]], [[Jenna Elfman]], [[Jimmy Fallon]], [[Melissa Gilbert]], [[Mariska Hargitay]], [[Lucy Lawless]], [[Howie Long]], [[Marlee Matlin]], [[Jenny McCarthy]], [[Patrick Swayze]], [[Cicely Tyson]], [[Maria Bello]], [[Kristen Bell]], [[Jason Bateman]], [[Josh Brolin]], [[Ryan Reynolds]], [[Tobey Maguire]], [[Peter Berg]] among others during operation.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sun|first1=Rebecca|title=Brian Medavoy, Erwin More Reopen More/Medavoy Management|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=31 March 2014 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brian-medavoy-erwin-more-reopen-692322}}</ref>


From 1994 until 2002, Brian Medavoy received producer credits on a slew of television movies and series including [[Sweet Justice]], [[The Single Guy]], [[Since You've Been Gone (film)|Since You've Been Gone]], [[Getting Personal]], [[Ringmaster (film)|Ringmaster]], [[American High (TV series)|American High]], [[Dharma & Greg]] and [[Just Shoot Me!]]. In 1999, More Medavoy Management merged with Susan Bymell and Evelyn O'Neill becoming the Talent Entertainment Group.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brodesser|first1=Claude|title=Medavoy’s Immortal as talent prez|url=https://variety.com/2002/biz/news/medavoy-s-immortal-as-talent-prez-1117866646/|website=Variety|date=9 May 2002}}</ref> It was while working at Talent Entertainment Group that Brian Medavoy received an Emmy for his work on [[American High (TV series)|American High]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Brian Medavoy {{!}} Television Academy|url=http://www.emmys.com/bios/brian-medavoy|website=Emmys}}</ref>
From 1994 until 2002, Brian Medavoy received producer credits on a slew of television movies and series including [[Sweet Justice]], [[The Single Guy]], [[Since You've Been Gone (film)|Since You've Been Gone]], [[Getting Personal]], [[Ringmaster (film)|Ringmaster]], [[American High (TV series)|American High]], [[Dharma & Greg]] and [[Just Shoot Me!]]. In 1999, More Medavoy Management merged with Susan Bymell and Evelyn O'Neill becoming the Talent Entertainment Group.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brodesser|first1=Claude|title=Medavoy's Immortal as talent prez|url=https://variety.com/2002/biz/news/medavoy-s-immortal-as-talent-prez-1117866646/|website=Variety|date=9 May 2002}}</ref> It was while working at Talent Entertainment Group that Brian Medavoy received an Emmy for his work on [[American High (TV series)|American High]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Brian Medavoy {{!}} Television Academy|url=http://www.emmys.com/bios/brian-medavoy|website=Emmys}}</ref>


After a hiatus, Medavoy and Erwin More joined forces again in 2014 with a client roster that included [[Paula Patton]], [[Neal McDonough]], [[Bella Heathcote]], [[Kristoffer Polaha]], [[Reno Wilson]], [[Michael Beach]], [[Ben Koldyke]] and [[Eric Balfour]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Busch|first1=Anita|title=More / Medavoy Reunite After 13 Years Apart; Production / Management Co. Back In Action|url=http://deadline.com/2014/03/moremedavoy-reunite-after-13-years-apart-productionmanagement-co-back-in-action-707038/|date=31 March 2014}}</ref>
After a hiatus, Medavoy and Erwin More joined forces again in 2014 with a client roster that included [[Paula Patton]], [[Neal McDonough]], [[Bella Heathcote]], [[Kristoffer Polaha]], [[Reno Wilson]], [[Michael Beach]], [[Ben Koldyke]] and [[Eric Balfour]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Busch|first1=Anita|title=More / Medavoy Reunite After 13 Years Apart; Production / Management Co. Back In Action|url=https://deadline.com/2014/03/moremedavoy-reunite-after-13-years-apart-productionmanagement-co-back-in-action-707038/|date=31 March 2014}}</ref>


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==Filmography==
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Latest revision as of 17:14, 9 March 2024

Brian Medavoy
Born (1965-06-30) June 30, 1965 (age 58)
Occupation(s)Talent manager, entrepreneur, film and television producer
Years active1985–present
Parent(s)Mike Medavoy
Marcia Rogers

Brian Medavoy (born June 30, 1965) is an American film and television producer, talent manager and entrepreneur. He is the son of film producer and executive, Mike Medavoy.

Career[edit]

Medavoy began his career in 1985 in the mail room at the Creative Artists Agency. He then moved to ICM Partners' mail room and eventually became the assistant to acclaimed talent agent Ed Limato.[1]

In 1990, he co-founded More Medavoy Management with his partner Erwin More. The company grew quickly, managing Bill Bellamy, Jason Biggs, Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey, Morris Chestnut, Jenna Elfman, Jimmy Fallon, Melissa Gilbert, Mariska Hargitay, Lucy Lawless, Howie Long, Marlee Matlin, Jenny McCarthy, Patrick Swayze, Cicely Tyson, Maria Bello, Kristen Bell, Jason Bateman, Josh Brolin, Ryan Reynolds, Tobey Maguire, Peter Berg among others during operation.[2]

From 1994 until 2002, Brian Medavoy received producer credits on a slew of television movies and series including Sweet Justice, The Single Guy, Since You've Been Gone, Getting Personal, Ringmaster, American High, Dharma & Greg and Just Shoot Me!. In 1999, More Medavoy Management merged with Susan Bymell and Evelyn O'Neill becoming the Talent Entertainment Group.[3] It was while working at Talent Entertainment Group that Brian Medavoy received an Emmy for his work on American High.[4]

After a hiatus, Medavoy and Erwin More joined forces again in 2014 with a client roster that included Paula Patton, Neal McDonough, Bella Heathcote, Kristoffer Polaha, Reno Wilson, Michael Beach, Ben Koldyke and Eric Balfour.[5]

Filmography[edit]

Year(s) Film Notes
1994-1995 Sweet Justice Co-Producer
1995-1997 The Single Guy Co-Producer
1998 Getting Personal Executive Producer
2001 American High Executive Producer
1997-2002 Dharma & Greg Executive Producer
1999-2002 Just Shoot Me! Co-Executive Producer

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Brian Medavoy | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com.
  2. ^ Sun, Rebecca (31 March 2014). "Brian Medavoy, Erwin More Reopen More/Medavoy Management". The Hollywood Reporter.
  3. ^ Brodesser, Claude (9 May 2002). "Medavoy's Immortal as talent prez". Variety.
  4. ^ "Brian Medavoy | Television Academy". Emmys.
  5. ^ Busch, Anita (31 March 2014). "More / Medavoy Reunite After 13 Years Apart; Production / Management Co. Back In Action".

External links[edit]

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