Celebrity agent Don Buchwald, who represented many A-list stars, has died at the age of 88.
Buchwald's agent confirmed that he died of natural causes on Monday at his Massachusetts home surrounded by loved ones. The iconic agent was a celebrity in his own right and was affectionately referred to as “Super Agent Don Buchwald” by one of his most notable clients, Howard Stern, according to the agent. TMZ.
Howard Stern's Tom Hagan.
Don Buchwald played a key role in building Howard Stern's career and was a wise man to talk to about the media industry, especially radio at the time. May he rest in peace.
https://t.co/ah7ixVAmb5 via @variety— Joe Flint (@JBFlint) July 23, 2024
Buchwald has many high-profile clients and is recognized by many as a leader in the Hollywood representation industry. He represented his clients with zeal and dedication to their success. He founded his agency in 1977 with five others and quickly became the go-to agency for stars. His skilled mentorship spanned the realms of commercial, broadcast, film, theater, television and literary talent. According to TMZ, Buchwald also had a keen eye for identifying emerging talent.
He had an extensive portfolio that included Jason Priestley, Jean Smart, Robert Patrick, Keith David, Jason Lee, Holt McCallany, etc. According to TMZ, Buchwald also represented several lawyers, including Natasha Henstridge, Dominic Monaghan, and Michael Rosenbaum.
Rest in peace DB. I remember during my first internship his brother was walking around the office covering for soap opera actors and narrators. He was always on the phone when he was manning the switchboard. He would spend long periods of time copying and covering scripts. The 7th floor was all Howard Stern merchandise. https://t.co/QEx78yQEi0
— Matthew Valentinas (@MattValentinas) July 23, 2024
Buchwald represented Stern and served in a variety of roles for the famous TV personality and media personality, including acting as Stern's manager and publicist and being involved in various aspects of Stern's career, according to TMZ.
The celebrity agent was the mastermind behind Stern's biggest deal to date, the SiriusXM deal worth an estimated $90 million a year.
He was a humble man who preferred to showcase his talents behind the scenes while his clients took the spotlight. (Related: Rap manager EST Big Beach shot dead in car near concert venue)
Hollywood took to social media to mourn his death and pay tribute to the mark he left on the entertainment industry.
