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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michael_OvitzMichael Ovitz - Wikipedia

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   Michael Steven Ovitz (born December 14, 1946) is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He was a talent agent who co-founded Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in 1975 and served as its chairman until 1995. Ovitz later served as president of The Walt Disney Company for only 16 months, from October 1995 to January 1997.

   • Born: December 14, 1946 (age 76), Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
   • Education: University of California, Los Angeles

   • Children: 3, including Kimberly
   • Occupation: Co-founder of the Creative Artists Agency

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Michael-OvitzMichael Ovitz | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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   Michael Ovitz, American talent manager who, as cofounder and head of the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), was considered one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures in the 1980s and ’90s. From 1995 to 1996 he was president of the Walt Disney Company. Learn more about Ovitz’s life and career.

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   • Michael Ovitz's interest in the entertainment industry was kindled during his high school years and, from that time through college, Ovitz held different posts at Universal Studios and Twentieth Century Fox. After graduating college, Ovitz left the studios and gained employment in the mailroom of the William Morris Agency.

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4. www.vanityfair.com › 2018 › 10Michael Ovitz Still Can’t Help Himself | Vanity Fair

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   Oct 5, 2018 · Blast From the Past. Michael Ovitz Still Can’t Help Himself. In his new book, Who Is Michael Ovitz?, the former superagent wrestles with his reputation as a ruthless negotiator. In this...

5. www.latimes.com › business › hollywoodFrom super agent to Disney castoff, Michael Ovitz recounts ...

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   Sep 23, 2018 · From super agent to Disney castoff, Michael Ovitz recounts his epic fallout with Michael Eisner. Sept. 23, 2018 3 AM PT. To some, he was a brilliant negotiator and pioneering agent who guided...

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7. www.cbsnews.com › news › hollywoods-michael-ovitzHollywood's Michael Ovitz reflects on a lifetime of power

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   Sep 23, 2018 · The former CAA leader and Disney executive shares his stories of power, success, and failure in the movie industry. He talks about his clients, his rivalries, his mistakes, and his new role as a Silicon Valley advisor.

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8. www.nytimes.com › 2018/09/23 › booksReflections of a Former Hollywood Power Broker - The New York ...

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   Sep 25, 2018 · Sept. 25, 2018. Share full article. In his autobiography, Michael Ovitz recounts his time at Creative Artists Agency, the influential talent agency, and his falling out with Michael Eisner...

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