Keziah Jones [14] Endeavor executives Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell were widely recognized as the architects of the deal and ultimately took the roles of WME Co-CEOs. Stray Cats [8], On October 26, 2022, JKN Global Group acquired Miss Universe Organization (MUO) from Endeavor for $14 million. Tom Waits XTRMST P.O.D. Let go a couple of months after the merger. 6 Brian Swardstrom - United Talent Agency Brian Swardstrom has bounced around the industry a bit, but he's always been well-respected within the community. Pete Yorn The Vines Eddie Vedder Madcon Refine Your Search Results All Filters. Saul Hernandez In January 1991 three senior agents left the Morris Agency for a rival, taking with them a mix of well-established and up-and-coming stars including James Spader, Gerard Depardieu, Andie MacDowell, Anjelica Huston, Tim Robbins, Julia Roberts, Anne Bancroft, and Ralph Maccio. Formed in 1898, WME is the longest-running talent agency. Allie X The agency is already in advanced discussions about merchandising, live events, podcast slates, stage musicals, fashion collaborations, and scripted and unscripted content based on the legacies of those clients. [8], The Endeavor Talent Agency launched in 1995. Welcome to the WME Voiceover Department. It wasn't a marriage of equals, with 14-year-old Endeavor, then valued at $100. Endeavor represents artists in film, television, music, theater, digital media, and publishing. John Legend Museum of Love Paris Hilton In 2010, WME partnered with RED Interactive,[23] a digital advertising agency. learn how over 7,000 companies got started! Though the transition from Lastfogel to Lefkowitz appeared to have been a smooth transfer of power, William Morris was fraught with internal strife. Dark Rooms Though Morris would continue to battle power-hungry theater owners through the 1920s, his control over popular talent always gave him the upper hand. Kiesza Empire of the Sun Calvin Harris "It is a huge step for us and we look forward to great things to come from this.". Boa Broken Bells Post-merger, he filed $25 million lawsuit against WME, which was eventually settled. During the decade, the group represented Elvis Presley and revived Frank Sinatra's career. 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LL Cool J The sale is CJ ENM's largest acquisition to-date. Norman Brokaw: The WMA veteran was Chairman Emeritus of WME. Maximum Balloon View Music Roster View Comedy Roster View Voiceover Roster We represent top artists in every major music category and book more than 30,000 dates globally - from international tours and festivals to corporate, college and private events. In 1932, five years after his retirement, William Morris, Sr. died from heart failure. WME Legends and MegaSource Entertainment Group are working on multiple projects such as a limited series biopic, feature film, stage musical, the Peter Tosh EarthStrong Celebration, a music and lifestyle Festival, VR/AR opportunities, an official biography, fashion collaborations, endorsements and sponsorships, the launch of a Cannabis and Wellness lifestyle brand for product partnerships, a digital magazine, and an eco-friendly resort and synchronization opportunities of his music masters. The company was founded as the Morris Agency in 1898, becoming the first talent agency in the world, at the time representing vaudeville artists. That year Rowland Perkins, Bill Haber, Mike Rosenfeld, Mike Ovitz, and Ron Meyer left to form Creative Artists Agency. The WME talent agency represents leading music artists including: 1-800-Dinosaur Nas The group used to own film and television production company Endeavor Content, but sold a majority stake in that division to South Korean entertainment and retail company CJ ENM in January 2022,[7] with the company subsequently being renamed to Fifth Season. These venues continued to serve as "feeders" to the film and television operations, fleshing out new talent and molding it into the next generation of movie and TV stars. Milow Jazmine Sullivan George Ezra Mr. Bungle Bo Ningen 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. 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In the postwar era Morris's roster included Mickey Rooney, Laurence Olivier, Danny Kaye, Vivien Leigh, Katharine Hepburn, and Rita Hayworth. As consumers, we often take for granted all the hard work that goes into building a great company. Sean Paul 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/. Groove Armada Mark Itkin: Top WMA syndication/unscripted agent became Co-Head of Television and a board member of WME until his retirement in 2015. The company was founded in April 2009, after the merger of the William Morris Agency and the Endeavor Agency. Syd Arthur 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. Spookyland Flogging Molly By 1930, Morris had turned over leadership of the agency to his son and Lastfogel. Spoon The Prodigy Princess [17] Emanuel had previously been recognized as a 21st-century "super agent" by both The Wall Street Journal and The Guardian, as well as an Advertising Age "Influencer. Ruen Brothers Elijah Blake R3hab 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. Modestep Biffy Clyro Matt Morris Colbie Caillat Frontier Ruckus Feeder Prior to Twitch, Morris was the Co-Founder and CEO of HIT COMMAND, a leading boutique agency focused on pioneering the space between music, culture, and gaming. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. Formed in 1898, WME is the longest-running talent agency. Biggest names in television, film, music, sports, media and politics, as well as bestselling authors, world-class chefs and health and . He and Wiatt orchestrated the merger. Ellie Goulding William Morris Endeavor (WME) is the largest and oldest global talent agency, with offices in Beverly Hills, New York, Nashville, London and Miami. Elbow Ramses IsHak & Michael Sheresky (SVPs, MP Lit): Joined UTAs motion picture lit department where they are currently partners. Queens of the Stone Age He was a member of CAL FIRE Incident Management Teams from 2005 through 2014, last holding the position of Deputy Incident Commander on CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 3. . SPEAKERS. Adele Foo Fighters 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. Leighton Meester Room 94 Watch the Duck Matthew Koma Dave Wirtschafter: former WMA President. He joined Paradigm in 2010. [35], On September 14, 2015, WME acquired from Donald Trump the Miss Universe Organization, which produces the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA beauty pageants and related content. Marc Geiger: Former SVP of WMAs music division. Royal Blood Julian Marley & The Uprising Ed Kowalczyk One of those leaving was Jim Wiatt, who came to WMA in 1999 from International Creative Management, where he was vice-chairman. Chris Isaak The William Morris Endeavor agency has launched a new division for representing and servicing celebrity and brand estates. TOP PARTNERS AND AGENTS Elan Ruspoli (Partner) Patrick Whitesell (Executive Chairman) Ari Emanuel (CEO) Andrew Dunlap (Partner) Public Access T.V. Heitor Pereira Beth Hart Zara Larsson As part of Deadlines coverage of the anniversary, here is a Where They Are Now list of notable WMA alumni who were there at the time of the merger: The members of the WMA board in 2009 who voted on the union with Endeavor: Jim Wiatt: Former WMA Chairman and CEO. Megan Nicole Judith Hill [13] Following the merger, WME moved its headquarters into the offices of Endeavor at 9601 Wilshire Boulevard in the heart of Beverly Hills. The agency also sparked the quiz show craze with the 1955 launch of "The $64,000 Question." But Morris may have gotten its biggest break in 1995, when CAA chairman Michael Ovitz--who since his departure from Morris in 1975 had become "the most powerful man in Hollywood"--left the agency he founded to join the Walt Disney Company. hitRECord He was struck with tuberculosis in 1902, but after taking Dr. Trudeau's Adirondack Mountain rest cure, he returned to work in 1905. Sugar Ray The WMA leadership was totally blindsided; they truly believed that they would be running the combined company, one insider said. 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. Tenacious D Timo Maas During its 109-year tenure[1] it came to be regarded as the "first great talent agency in show business".[2]. Five Finger Death Punch [25] 2013 brought a strategic partnership between WME and creative music agency Jingle Punks, which creates, publishes and licenses music. Kill your wife and go to work for the Morris Agency. In 2003, WMA opened an office in Miami Beach, and in 2004 they opened an office in Shanghai. Crowded House William Franklin Morris, 90 . The frequent management upheavals of the 1980s did not do much to spruce up the Morris Agency's dulled reputation. After retiring in 1930, he died in 1932 while playing pinochle with friends at the Friars' Club. Do not use this site to make decisions about . Afrojack In his current role, he works across WME's country roster to book large venues in the Western region, working with clients such as Lindsay Ell, LOCASH, Dustin Lynch, Mitchell Tenpenny and Tyler Rich. At 100 years old in 1998, the agency appeared to have been taken off life support and was breathing on its own. One Day As A Lion [48] In April 2019, Droga5 was acquired by Accenture. Just A Gent But when the owner died, his wife rescinded the partnership. One of those leaving was Jim Wiatt, who came to WMA in 1999 from International Creative Management, where he was Vice-Chairman, in 1999. Gogol Bordello Finally, we can read about how these great companies came about with Company Histories.. March 9, 2011 Owen Laster, one of the most powerful literary agents of his generation, who ran William Morris's worldwide literary operations and had a long list of best-selling writers that. Hard-Fi Soulsavers Annie Eve 23. Transitioned to WME, where she serves as board member and head of Worldwide Literary, Lectures, and Conference Divisions. Jake Bugg Better Than Ezra EarlWolf Brandon Flowers Mike Scott Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. Sidney Samson The acquisition primarily covers the company's scripted business, with Endeavor retaining its non-scripted, documentary, and film consulting businesses. 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. Lynyrd Skynyrd Tom Staar Sellers joined William Morris Agency as an assistant in 2001 following graduation from Vanderbilt. Clare Maguire Foster the People In 2000, WMA acquired The Writers Shop, which was owned by Jennifer Rudolph Walsh.[11]. Leading athletes, broadcasters, institutions and personalities responsible for keeping sports a point of engagement and conversation every day around the world. Glasvegas Neil Diamond Sheryl Crow Died in 2014. Sister Hazel John Rzeznik Peter Grosslight: WMAs head of music became global head of music and board member of WME. TVXQ! In the first two decades of the 20th century, Morris assembled an unbeatable collection of widely known acts headlined by the likes of Scottish bagpiper and comic Harry Lauder, Oklahoman Will Rogers, and Charlie Chaplin. Usher [5] Endeavor owns the Ultimate Fighting Championship. [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. Sam Smith Dan Norton (TV Lit): Went to ICM Partners, where he is now a partner. Kimbra Paul Kalkbrenner Primus He had joined WMA as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, and had risen to Board Chairman. Soundgarden "We are very excited to be a part of the WME roster," says LiveWire lead guitarist and founder, Bobby DeGonia. Puss N Boots Drake Source: International Directory of Company Histories, Vol. Seth McFarlane William Morris Endeavor (WME) Entertainment. Fly Golden Eagle William Morris cheated death on a number of occasions. In 2016, he joined WME a partner in the Motion Picture Literary department. Grimes It represented some of the best known 20th-century entertainers in film, television, and music. Pet Shop Boys Alexa Goddard The senior agent in the motion picture department during the 1950s was Mike Zimring. The William Morris Agency (WMA) was a Hollywood-based talent agency. Gnarls Barkley James Caifanes Dead Can Dance When the owner of a chain of theaters tried to blackball Morris and his clients, the agent formed his own confederation of theaters. The Agent Training program still exists today at William Morris Endeavor. [7] The $785 million purchase was completed in January 2022. [6] It is headed by CEO Ari Emanuel and executive chairman Patrick Whitesell. Erwin More (TV): Went to Paradigm where he served as head of Paradigms TV talent department. They'll never find you." And others. BabyMetal sgeir Angus & Julia Stone The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger MOVEMENT Tenterhook This site owned and operated by W.R. Hammons. Thenewno2 Refused In 1898, William Morris (born Zelman Moses), a German-Jewish immigrant to the US, posted a cross-hatch trademark above an office door in New York City four "X's", representing a W superimposed on an M[4] and went into business as William Morris, Vaudeville Agent. Endeavors staff remained virtually intact, while about 100 WMA employees were laid off in the mergers immediate aftermath, with the WMA agent exodus continuing over the following months. Porcelain Black Chris Botti The venue mattered little to Morris beyond finding a suitable fit, for no matter where his stars appeared, he received ten percent of their pay. Skye Read Next: IATSE Accelerates VFX Industry Organizing Drive with Release of Working Conditions Survey, APA Names Nick Panella Head of New Podcast and Audio Group (EXCLUSIVE), Courtenay Valenti Lands Expansive Film Role at MGM and Amazon Studios, Overseeing Theatrical and Streaming, Amazon Studios Boss Jennifer Salke Unfazed by Warner Bros. 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Pauly D Address: 151 El Camino Drive Beverly Hills, California 90212 U.S.A. Telephone: (310) 274-7451 Fax: (310) 786-4462 Statistics: Private Company Incorporated: 1898 as William Morris, Vaudeville Agent Employees: 600 Sales: $150 million (1997 est.) Greyson Chance WME then acquired IMG in 2014. Roger Sanchez Selena Gomez WME Entertainment's roster of stars has included. Needs: Fiction and nonfiction. Moon Taxi The Olms Alex Clare Peeping Tom Sleepwave Many of his vaudevillians, including Amos 'n' Andy, Martha Raye, and George Burns and Gracie Allen, became radio stars. Polarsets For example, when movies and radio began to deflate the power of the vaudeville theaters in the late 1920s, Morris took his acts to the new media. William Morris Endeavors list of current and former agents with agents clients includes (but is not limited to): Source: https://www.therichest.com/celebnetworth/celeb/talent-managers/patrick-whitesell-net-worth, Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-patrick-whitesell-lauren-sanchez-husband-hollywood-agent-2019-1. Shinedown "[54] Contributing factors were reported to be the under-performance of the recent IPO for Peloton,[55] and an ongoing lawsuit with several former UFC fighters. LMFAO June 1, 2019 marks the official 10-year anniversary of the William Morris Agency - Endeavor merger. Select a category or search for a client to preview demos Mord Fustang William Morris Endeavor (WME) Address: 9601 Wilshire Blvd 3rd Fl Beverly Hills, CA 90210 ( Google Maps) Contact : (310) 285-9000 / (310) 859-4085 / (310) 248-2000 Website : http://www.wmeentertainment.com/ Wikipedia : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Morris_Endeavor Clients : John Travolta, Clint Eastwood, Catherine Zeta-Jones [40][41] WME/IMG purchased in August 2017 a majority stake in Bloom, a film finance and sales company led by Ken Kao and Alex Walton. Janet Jackson FKA Twigs Big Business Odd Future Michael Kiwanuka WILLIAM MORRIS ENDEAVOR ENTERTAINMENT BOOKING CENTER. Beady Eye Childrens Hospital Outkast Godsmack Rain Machine Faith No More Nico & Vinz Kyp Malone Run by Phil Sandhaus, a veteran estate manager and consultant to late icons like Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly and Whitney Houston, the new WME shingle will bring trailblazing artists and iconic brands into the modern business landscape. Feed Me Bosnian Rainbows Eartha Kitt Madness 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. Aaron Kaplan: Former WMA worldwide head of scripted television. Robin Guthrie APA Size: 3,400 clients; 325 employees (210 agents, 15 managing partners); offices in Los Angeles, New York and Nashville Origin story: Founded in 1962 by former MCA agents David Baumgarten, Roger. Along with the addition of new personnel, the London office moved into the iconic Centre Point Tower. Sunset Sons Post-World War II Expansion into Television. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 1998, the William Morris Agency, Inc. is America's oldest and largest talent brokerage. 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. 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