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Jim Berkus is an American entertainment industry executive who is co-founder and chairman of United Talent Agency (UTA).[1][2][3] Prior to forming UTA, Berkus was a partner at Leading Artists Agency.[4] His clients include the Coen brothers, Barbra Streisand, and Owen Wilson. He often hosts UTA's annual Oscar parties at his home.[5][6]

Berkus is married to Ria Berkus, and his son, Jordan Berkus, is also an agent at UTA.[7]

He is of Jewish background.[8]

References

  1. ^ Scott, Andrea (January 13, 2016). "The Studio System". W Magazine.
  2. ^ Anita, Busch (September 6, 2017). "David Kramer And Jay Sures Named UTA Co-Presidents". Deadline.
  3. ^ Silby, Gilien (October 17, 2009). "USC Law's 2009 Institute on Entertainment Law and Business". USC Gould School of Law.
  4. ^ THR, Staff (November 3, 2011). "The Secrets of Hollywood Agency Mailrooms". The Hollywood Reporter.
  5. ^ https://variety.com/2015/dirt/real-estalker/utas-jim-berkus-asks-5-millon-for-bevhills-estate-1201518760/
  6. ^ https://deadline.com/2017/02/uta-cancels-oscar-party-rally-for-refugees-instead-1201905559/
  7. ^ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/beneficiaries-hollywood-nepotism-you-fight-label-1069360
  8. ^ https://deadline.com/2017/09/brett-ratner-jewish-national-fund-gal-gadot-tree-of-life-award-1202174233/
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