Marvin Josephson
Marvin Josephson | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 6, 1927 |
| Died | May 17, 2022 (aged 95) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Cornell University (BA, 1949) New York University (law degree, 1952) |
| Occupation(s) | Talent agent, executive |
| Employer | CBS News legal department (1952–1955) |
| Organization(s) | Marvin Josephson Associates International Famous Agency International Creative Management |
| Spouses | |
| Children | Five |
Marvin Josephson (March 6, 1927 – May 17, 2022) was an American talent agent and founder of International Creative Management, later renamed ICM Partners.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Josephson was born and raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and attended Atlantic City High School.[4] He was of Jewish descent.[5] Josephson graduated from Cornell University in 1949, where he was managing editor of The Cornell Daily Sun and a member of the Quill and Dagger society. He graduated from the New York University School of Law in 1952.[1]
Career
Josphson started his career in the legal department of CBS News. In 1955, he started his own talent agency, at first representing television journalists like Chet Huntley (and later, Barbara Walters).[1] His first notable entertainment client was Bob Keeshan.[1]
In 1968, he purchased the Ashley-Famous talent agency from Steve Ross of Kinney National Company, renaming it International Famous Agency (IFA). In 1971, Josephson added the clients and assets of Jerry Perenchio's Chartwell Artists to IFA;[6] adding the literary assets of Robin Dalton that same year.[7] Under Josephson, IFA became the world's first publicly traded talent agency.[6]
In 1975, Josephson merged IFA with Freddie Fields' Creative Management Associates to form International Creative Management.[3] "In 1992, Josephson passed control of ICM onto Jeff Berg, Sam Cohn, and Jim Wiatt, though Josephson maintained a leadership role and continued to represent personal clients. In 2005, the company was sold to a private investor, Suhail Rizvi."[3]
Personal life
Josephson had three daughters and a son with his first wife, Ingrid Bergh, including ICM talent agent Nancy Josephson;[8] they later divorced. In 1973, he married Tina Chen; they had one daughter, YiLing Chen-Josephson.[5]
Death
Josephson died on May 17, 2022, in New York City, at age 95.
References
- ^ a b c d Genzlinger, Neil (May 31, 2022). "Marvin Josephson, Who Scored Big Deals for Stars, Dies at 95". The New York Times.
- ^ Barnes, Mike (May 19, 2022). "Marvin Josephson, Founder of ICM, Dies at 95". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ a b c Murphy, J. Kim (May 19, 2022). "Marvin Josephson, Founder of ICM Partners, Dies at 95". Variety.
- ^ Lipson, Eden Ross (June 26, 1977). "Super-Agent Strikes Again". The New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
Although he travels a great deal, Mr. Josephson lives quietly in New York with his second wife Tina and an infant daughter, Yi‐Ling. Coincidentally, both he and Mr. Schlosser of NBC are graduates of Atlantic City High School
- ^ a b Benjamin, Robert (July 22, 1990). "New York girl honors her ancestry in China". Tampa Bay Times.
- ^ a b Pedersen, Erik (September 13, 2021). "Robin French Dies: Former Paramount Production Chief & Talent Agent Was 84". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Chartell Clients Shift Over to IFA" (PDF). Cashbox. Aug 14, 1971. p. 7.
- ^ Eller, Claudia; Hofmeister, Sallie (November 24, 1988). "ICM Executive Is a Top Talent Among Agents". The Los Angeles Times.
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