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Top 10 Talent Agencies

From the silent movie era to the age of CGI blockbuster films, the talent agent has been the backbone of the industry. Whether mentoring promising talent or brokering multi-package deals, talent agencies put thousands of on-screen and behind the scene professionals to work. Agencies can be rated based on talent rosters and specific entertainment strengths.
  1. CAA

    • CAA is one of the top agencies that covers the world of entertainment and sports. Around since 1975, the agency was founded by rogue William Morris agents including Michael Ovitz. Top clients include, Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt and Lebron James.

      Los Angeles
      2000 Avenue of the Stars
      Los Angeles, CA 90067
      phone: (424) 288-2000 fax: (424) 288-2900

      New York
      162 5th Avenue, 6th Floor
      New York, NY 10010
      t: 212.277.9000 f: 212.277.9099

      Nashville
      3310 West End Avenue, 5th Floor
      Nashville, TN 37203
      phone: (615) 383-8787 fax: (615) 383-4937
      caa.com

    William Morris Endeavor Entertainment

    • Over a century old and with historical clients such as Charles Chaplin and Elvis Presley, William Morris has a legacy of Hollywood excellence. In 2010, William Morris merged with Endeavor Agency, becoming second only to CAA in industry dominance.

      William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC
      9601 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Fl.
      Beverly Hills, CA 90210
      (310) 248-2000
      wma.com

    ICM

    • Founded in 1975, ICM is a full service company; film, television, live performance and publishing.

      Top clients include Director Woody Allen and actors AL Pacino, Samuel L. Jackson and Halle Berry.

      LOS ANGELES
      10250 Constellation Boulevard
      Los Angeles, CA 90067
      (310) 550-4000

      NEW YORK
      825 Eighth Avenue
      New York, NY 10019
      (212) 556-5600

      LONDON
      61 Frith Street
      London W1D 3JL, England
      +44 207 851 4853
      icmtalent.com

    UTA

    • Finishing out the "big four," UTA had huge success in the '80s and '90s with Sienfeld and Johnny Depp. Always ahead of the curve, UTA created an online department that handles content and creators for the Internet. Top Clients are Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez and Director team The Cohen Brothers.

      United Talent Agency
      9560 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500
      Beverly Hills, Ca 90212-2401
      (310) 273-6700
      unitedtalent.com

    The Gersh Agency

    • A major agency since 1949, Gersh handles talent--feature and television--as well as literary. It also has sports and comedy departments.

      The Gersh Agency
      232 N. Canon Dr., Ste. 201
      Beverly Hills, CA 90210
      (310) 274-6611
      gershagency.com

    Paradigm

    • This boutique agency was founded in 1992 by the late Bernard Weintraub. From motion picture and music to interactive departments, Paradigm has full service offices in Beverly Hills, New York and Nashville. Notable clients include Phillip Seymour Hoffman and the musical act Coldplay.

      Los Angeles:
      360 North Crescent Drive
      North Building
      Beverly Hills, CA 90210
      (310) 288-8000

      New York:
      360 Park Avenue South, 16th floor
      New York, New York 10010
      (212) 897-6400

      Monterey:
      509 Hartnell Street
      Monterey, CA 93940
      (831) 375-4889

      Nashville:
      124 12th Avenue South
      Suite 410
      Nashville, TN 37203
      (615) 251-4400
      paradigmagency.com

    The Firm

    • Since 1997, The Firm has amassed an impressive roster of talent including film, television musical artists, from Leonardo DiCaprio to Audioslave to the hard rockers Korn. The Firm is innovative in branding and musical merchandising deals.

      9465 Wilshire Blvd., 6th Fl.
      Beverly Hills, CA 90212
      (310) 860-8000

    APA

    • APA boasts impressive comedy, concert and speaker/lecturer departments. Comedy includes the Comedy Central Campus Tour and Adam Sandler. Speakers include Author Clive Barker and KISS rocker Gene Simmons.

      APA Beverly Hills
      405 South Beverly Drive
      Beverly Hills, CA 90212
      (310) 888-4200

      APA New York
      250 West 57th Street
      New York, NY 10107
      (212) 687-0092

      APA Nashville
      3010 Poston Avenue
      Nashville, TN 37203
      (615) 297-0100

    Abrams Artists Agency

    • With over 700 clients on its roster, Abrams is one of the largest mid-size agencies. Concentrating on commercials and voice over work, including a Spanish voice over department called Voces Hispanicas, Abrams was formed in 1977.

      Abrams Los Angeles
      9200 Sunset Blvd., 11th Floor
      Los Angeles, Ca. 90069
      (310) 859-0625

      Abrams New York
      275 Seventh Street, 26th Floor
      New York, NY 10001
      (646) 486-4600
      abramsartists.com

    Innovative Artists

    • Innovative is a mid-size agency that specializes in actors and models. Established in 1982, Innovative prides itself on its stellar reputation and its passionate agents.

      Los Angeles Main Office
      1505 10th Street
      Santa Monica, CA 90401
      (310) 656-0400

      Los Angeles Production Department
      1617 Broadway, 3rd Floor
      Santa Monica, CA 90401
      310-656-5151

      Chicago Office
      541 North Fairbanks Court
      Chicago, IL 60611
      (312) 832-1113

      New York Office
      235 Park Avenue South, 10th Floor
      New York, NY 10003
      (212) 253-6900

      innovativeartists.com

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