Exclusive: Pete Davidson has signed with WME. Davidson has been with WME agent Mike Berkowitz for years on the standup comedy touring front and will now be repped in all areas by the agency.
The Saturday Night Live alum has been busy since leaving the sketch show; his Peacock series Bupkis was one of the streamer’s big hits this year, and recently got renewed for a second season. On the movie front, he got great reviews in the Sony Pictures comedy Dumb Money, opposite Seth Rogen and Paul Dano.
He also made his return to Saturday Night Live, hosting the first episode back after the WGA strike ended.
The other recent credits include Bodies Bodies Bodies and The King of Staten Island. Next up he has the A24 comedy Wizards!, starring opposite Orlando Bloom.
He continues to be lawyered by Josh Sandler.
The Saturday Night Live alum has been busy since leaving the sketch show; his Peacock series Bupkis was one of the streamer’s big hits this year, and recently got renewed for a second season. On the movie front, he got great reviews in the Sony Pictures comedy Dumb Money, opposite Seth Rogen and Paul Dano.
He also made his return to Saturday Night Live, hosting the first episode back after the WGA strike ended.
The other recent credits include Bodies Bodies Bodies and The King of Staten Island. Next up he has the A24 comedy Wizards!, starring opposite Orlando Bloom.
He continues to be lawyered by Josh Sandler.
- 11/11/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
APA has taken a big step to fortify its future as a full-service talent agency by combining with touring powerhouse Artist Group Intl. to create the newly named Independent Artist Group, led by APA president Jim Osborne.
Osborne will become CEO of Independent Artist Group (Iag), taking over day-to-day management of the firm. Jim Gosnell, APA’s longtime leader, segues into board member role with chairman role with a mandate to evaluate growth and acquisition opportunities for the new venture. Dennis Arfa, co-founder of Artist Group Intl., will serve as chairman of Iag’s Music division. Artist Intl. Group president Marsha Vlasic becomes vice chairman of music.
Artist Group Intl. was founded 35 years ago and is among the top-grossing and most respected touring agencies in the industry. Arfa launched his own agency in the 1970s with Billy Joel, the Beach Boys and Phoebe Snow before moving to William Morris in...
Osborne will become CEO of Independent Artist Group (Iag), taking over day-to-day management of the firm. Jim Gosnell, APA’s longtime leader, segues into board member role with chairman role with a mandate to evaluate growth and acquisition opportunities for the new venture. Dennis Arfa, co-founder of Artist Group Intl., will serve as chairman of Iag’s Music division. Artist Intl. Group president Marsha Vlasic becomes vice chairman of music.
Artist Group Intl. was founded 35 years ago and is among the top-grossing and most respected touring agencies in the industry. Arfa launched his own agency in the 1970s with Billy Joel, the Beach Boys and Phoebe Snow before moving to William Morris in...
- 6/21/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton and Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
In the niche world of comedy touring, Mike Berkowitz has always been “the guy.” Over his 21-year career, the agent has been a go-to dealmaker in the live entertainment space, diversifying the income of star clients and launching digital crossovers.
Berkowitz, who co-heads WME’s comedy group, first distinguished himself by tapping into the lucrative college market. He also blazed a trail for new acts to reach stadium-level stardom in a landscape where only the likes of Eddie Murphy and George Carlin once played.
The sector has exploded in the past decade, and Berkowitz has been at the forefront. In 2022, he booked and shepherded production on Bill Burr’s 31 million-grossing tour, as well as Kevin Hart and Chris Rock’s co-headlining shows. He sent out John Mulaney (50.2 million) and Amy Schumer (9 mil- lion), the latter for her first tour in five years. Next, he’ll map out dates for Ramy Youssef,...
Berkowitz, who co-heads WME’s comedy group, first distinguished himself by tapping into the lucrative college market. He also blazed a trail for new acts to reach stadium-level stardom in a landscape where only the likes of Eddie Murphy and George Carlin once played.
The sector has exploded in the past decade, and Berkowitz has been at the forefront. In 2022, he booked and shepherded production on Bill Burr’s 31 million-grossing tour, as well as Kevin Hart and Chris Rock’s co-headlining shows. He sent out John Mulaney (50.2 million) and Amy Schumer (9 mil- lion), the latter for her first tour in five years. Next, he’ll map out dates for Ramy Youssef,...
- 2/2/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Sheri Linzell has been promoted to head of scripted television business affairs at WME, Variety has learned.
“Sheri Linzell is an excellent executive in every sense – she’s personable, deeply thoughtful and a true teammate who commands the respect of her colleagues, our agent population, and buyer-side counterparts alike,” said Dan Limerick, chief operating officer of WME.
The promotion is effective immediately. Linzell was previously a business affairs executive for the scripted TV department. She will continue to provide strategic guidance on structuring and negotiating television and streaming deals on behalf of the agency’s clients, including the negotiation of licensing arrangements, talent deals and IP exploitation.
“Sheri’s understanding of the television business has been a vital asset for our clients, and she has played a deft hand in navigating the streaming landscape, with a laser-focused eye on how new business models can enhance our clients’ businesses,” said Paul Haas,...
“Sheri Linzell is an excellent executive in every sense – she’s personable, deeply thoughtful and a true teammate who commands the respect of her colleagues, our agent population, and buyer-side counterparts alike,” said Dan Limerick, chief operating officer of WME.
The promotion is effective immediately. Linzell was previously a business affairs executive for the scripted TV department. She will continue to provide strategic guidance on structuring and negotiating television and streaming deals on behalf of the agency’s clients, including the negotiation of licensing arrangements, talent deals and IP exploitation.
“Sheri’s understanding of the television business has been a vital asset for our clients, and she has played a deft hand in navigating the streaming landscape, with a laser-focused eye on how new business models can enhance our clients’ businesses,” said Paul Haas,...
- 11/3/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
WME said today that Mike Berkowitz and Allysa Mahler will spearhead the agency’s comedy crossover group. Also on the team are Kathleen Lewis, a new hire from Anonymous Content, and Katie Marshall, who’s been promoted to agent.
Since joining WME in 2018, Berkowitz has led the agency’s comedy touring group, and Mahler comes from a comedic-scripted television background. This new team aims to bring together comedic talent throughout WME in the hope of bringing more crossover opportunities including touring, TV, film, publishing, digital and endorsements.
“The comedy business today demands a 360-degree approach to servicing our clients, and we’re pleased to form this new group to bring them even more opportunities,” Berkowitz and Mahler said in announcing the new group. “We are excited to welcome Kathleen to the team and to promote Katie as we continue expanding and look forward to our next chapter of growth.”
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Since joining WME in 2018, Berkowitz has led the agency’s comedy touring group, and Mahler comes from a comedic-scripted television background. This new team aims to bring together comedic talent throughout WME in the hope of bringing more crossover opportunities including touring, TV, film, publishing, digital and endorsements.
“The comedy business today demands a 360-degree approach to servicing our clients, and we’re pleased to form this new group to bring them even more opportunities,” Berkowitz and Mahler said in announcing the new group. “We are excited to welcome Kathleen to the team and to promote Katie as we continue expanding and look forward to our next chapter of growth.”
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- 10/6/2021
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Talent agency WME is restructuring its comedy representation group to put a bigger emphasis on crossover — hustling opportunities for its funny people across touring, TV, film, publishing and endorsements.
Mike Berkowitz, an industry leader in the comedy touring space who joined WME from APA in 2018, will co-lead the new group with Allysa Mahler, the agency announced Tuesday. Talent manager Kathleen Lewis of Anonymous Content is also joining the shop, and WME’s Katie Marshall has been promoted to comedy agent.
“The comedy business today demands a 360-degree approach to servicing our clients, and we’re pleased to form this new group to bring them even more opportunities,” Berkowitz and Mahler said in a joint statement “We are excited to welcome Kathleen to the team and to promote Katie as we continue expanding and look forward to our next chapter of growth.”
Berkowitz’s background is in touring (he shepherded Amy Schumer...
Mike Berkowitz, an industry leader in the comedy touring space who joined WME from APA in 2018, will co-lead the new group with Allysa Mahler, the agency announced Tuesday. Talent manager Kathleen Lewis of Anonymous Content is also joining the shop, and WME’s Katie Marshall has been promoted to comedy agent.
“The comedy business today demands a 360-degree approach to servicing our clients, and we’re pleased to form this new group to bring them even more opportunities,” Berkowitz and Mahler said in a joint statement “We are excited to welcome Kathleen to the team and to promote Katie as we continue expanding and look forward to our next chapter of growth.”
Berkowitz’s background is in touring (he shepherded Amy Schumer...
- 10/6/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
WME has tapped partners Mike Berkowitz and Allysa Mahler to lead the Hollywood agency’s restructured comedy crossover group.
WME has also hired Kathleen Lewis from Anonymous Content and promoted Katie Marshall to become an agent. Berkowitz has overseen WME’s comedy touring team since joining the talent agency in 2018, while Mahler’s background is in scripted TV and talent, with a focus on comedic voices.
The reworked comedy team aims to combine agents with varied comedic touchpoints across WME to bring more crossover business opportunities to comedic clients well beyond stand-up comedy clubs to expanding revenue streams like touring, TV, film,...
WME has also hired Kathleen Lewis from Anonymous Content and promoted Katie Marshall to become an agent. Berkowitz has overseen WME’s comedy touring team since joining the talent agency in 2018, while Mahler’s background is in scripted TV and talent, with a focus on comedic voices.
The reworked comedy team aims to combine agents with varied comedic touchpoints across WME to bring more crossover business opportunities to comedic clients well beyond stand-up comedy clubs to expanding revenue streams like touring, TV, film,...
- 10/6/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
WME has tapped partners Mike Berkowitz and Allysa Mahler to lead the Hollywood agency’s restructured comedy crossover group.
WME has also hired Kathleen Lewis from Anonymous Content and promoted Katie Marshall to become an agent. Berkowitz has overseen WME’s comedy touring team since joining the talent agency in 2018, while Mahler’s background is in scripted TV and talent, with a focus on comedic voices.
The reworked comedy team aims to combine agents with varied comedic touchpoints across WME to bring more crossover business opportunities to comedic clients well beyond stand-up comedy clubs to expanding revenue streams like touring, TV, film,...
WME has also hired Kathleen Lewis from Anonymous Content and promoted Katie Marshall to become an agent. Berkowitz has overseen WME’s comedy touring team since joining the talent agency in 2018, while Mahler’s background is in scripted TV and talent, with a focus on comedic voices.
The reworked comedy team aims to combine agents with varied comedic touchpoints across WME to bring more crossover business opportunities to comedic clients well beyond stand-up comedy clubs to expanding revenue streams like touring, TV, film,...
- 10/6/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson are creating a star-studded comedy show at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 12 to honor the 20-year anniversary of 9/11. The show will benefit 9/11 charities.
The show, titled “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years,” will feature Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Colin Jost, Colin Quinn, Dave Attell, Dave Chappelle, Jay Pharoah, Jimmy Fallon, John Mulaney, Michael Che, Rony Chieng, Tom Segura and Wanda Sykes, as well as Stewart and Davidson themselves. Tickets will be available on Ticket Master starting Friday.
“We wanted to put on a fun celebration to honor this great city’s resilience. It’s nice to be able to do this with friends and people we love,” said Stewart, former host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” in a statement Monday.
He and Davidson were joined by Dixon Talent’s James Dixon, WME’s Mike Berkowitz, Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Tim Sarkes and Live Nation’s...
The show, titled “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years,” will feature Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Colin Jost, Colin Quinn, Dave Attell, Dave Chappelle, Jay Pharoah, Jimmy Fallon, John Mulaney, Michael Che, Rony Chieng, Tom Segura and Wanda Sykes, as well as Stewart and Davidson themselves. Tickets will be available on Ticket Master starting Friday.
“We wanted to put on a fun celebration to honor this great city’s resilience. It’s nice to be able to do this with friends and people we love,” said Stewart, former host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” in a statement Monday.
He and Davidson were joined by Dixon Talent’s James Dixon, WME’s Mike Berkowitz, Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Tim Sarkes and Live Nation’s...
- 8/9/2021
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson have teamed up to organize “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration,” an event next month meant to both mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and also benefit 9/11 charities.
The show will take place on Sept. 12 at New York’s Madison Square Garden and feature performers including Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Colin Jost, Colin Quinn, Dave Attell, Dave Chappelle, Jay Pharoah, Jimmy Fallon, John Mulaney, Michael Che, Ronny Chieng, Tom Segura and Wanda Sykes, in addition to Stewart and Davidson.
The two comedians announced the event on Monday morning. General tickets go on sale starting this Friday, August 13 at 12 p.m. Et on Ticketmaster.com; Live Nation is producing the show, with all proceeds going to 9/11 charities.
Stewart and Davidson mapped out the idea, with the help of James Dixon (Dixon Talent), Mike Berkowitz (WME), Tim Sarkes (Brillstein Entertainment Partners) and...
The show will take place on Sept. 12 at New York’s Madison Square Garden and feature performers including Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Colin Jost, Colin Quinn, Dave Attell, Dave Chappelle, Jay Pharoah, Jimmy Fallon, John Mulaney, Michael Che, Ronny Chieng, Tom Segura and Wanda Sykes, in addition to Stewart and Davidson.
The two comedians announced the event on Monday morning. General tickets go on sale starting this Friday, August 13 at 12 p.m. Et on Ticketmaster.com; Live Nation is producing the show, with all proceeds going to 9/11 charities.
Stewart and Davidson mapped out the idea, with the help of James Dixon (Dixon Talent), Mike Berkowitz (WME), Tim Sarkes (Brillstein Entertainment Partners) and...
- 8/9/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Bill Burr has signed with Wme in all areas, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The comedian is the first of Wme comedy touring head Mike Berkowitz’s clients to bring all of his or her business to the agency since Berkowitz moved from Apa last month. At the time, Burr, as with much of Berkowitz’s roster of clients, had signed with Wme for touring only.
The stand-up comic, who has sold out Madison Square Garden, is currently on tour. He also continues to record his popular Monday Morning Podcast, part of Burr’s All Things Comedy podcast network. In addition, he...
The comedian is the first of Wme comedy touring head Mike Berkowitz’s clients to bring all of his or her business to the agency since Berkowitz moved from Apa last month. At the time, Burr, as with much of Berkowitz’s roster of clients, had signed with Wme for touring only.
The stand-up comic, who has sold out Madison Square Garden, is currently on tour. He also continues to record his popular Monday Morning Podcast, part of Burr’s All Things Comedy podcast network. In addition, he...
- 1/27/2018
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On the heels of top comedy touring rep Mike Berkowitz, five agents have walked from Agency for the Performing Arts to join William Morris Endeavor. Two Apa department directors and numerous support staff have followed them. Marcus Levy, Amy Lynch and Andrew Russell are all from Berkowitz’s comedy team at Apa, where he mounted arena tours for acts like Kevin Hart and Amy Schumer. Levy specializes in focused acts like one-man shows and theatrical specials, and brings to the table relationships with casinos, comedy clubs and smaller theaters nationwide. His clients include Chris Gethard, Colin Quinn and Damon Wayans Jr. Also Read:.
- 12/13/2017
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
In a move that follows last week’s hiring of top Apa comedy touring agent Mike Berkowitz as partner, Wme has brought in five more agents from Apa and two support staffers. Apa agents Marcus Levy, Amy Lynch and Andrew Russell have joined the agency's comedy touring team. Also coming are agents Danielle Esparza and Tommy Pucciani and Apa's marketing director Jillian Doyle and financial director Cara Nordberg. They will complement Berkowitz, who is overseeing the Wme comedy…...
- 12/13/2017
- Deadline
In a move that follows last week’s hiring of top Apa comedy touring agent Mike Berkowitz as partner, Wme has brought in five more agents from Apa and two support staffers. Apa agents Marcus Levy, Amy Lynch and Andrew Russell have joined the agency's comedy touring team. Also coming are agents Danielle Esparza and Tommy Pucciani and Apa's marketing director Jillian Doyle and financial director Cara Nordberg. They will complement Berkowitz, who is overseeing the Wme comedy…...
- 12/13/2017
- Deadline TV
Agent Mike Berkowitz, who has helped make standup comedy one of the hottest segments of the concert touring business, is joining William Morris Endeavor, leaving Agency for the Performing Arts as it weathers a sexual assault scandal. Berkowitz represents stars like Kevin Hart and Amy Schumer in their arena comedy tours. He was the subject of a multi-agency bidding war with Wme beating out Creative Artists Agency and United Talent Agency, an individual familiar with the situation told TheWrap. While CAA and UTA “chased him hard,” the Wme offer is worth up to $5 million a year in compensation and commissions.
- 12/7/2017
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
I Love You, Daddy to inject some energy into a somewhat lethargic market at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Undeterred by the risque material (C.K. dropping the N-word, Charlie Day making child rape jokes and multiple characters using the word "retard"), The Orchard plunked down $5 million for worldwide rights to the film about the most inappropriate May-December courtship since Woody Allen's Manhattan (C.K.'s 3 Arts manager Dave Becky and Apa's Mike Berkowitz negotiated the deal).
C.K., 50, is unfazed by the controversy. "Some artists get so upset when...
Undeterred by the risque material (C.K. dropping the N-word, Charlie Day making child rape jokes and multiple characters using the word "retard"), The Orchard plunked down $5 million for worldwide rights to the film about the most inappropriate May-December courtship since Woody Allen's Manhattan (C.K.'s 3 Arts manager Dave Becky and Apa's Mike Berkowitz negotiated the deal).
C.K., 50, is unfazed by the controversy. "Some artists get so upset when...
- 9/12/2017
- by Tatiana Siegel
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Friday, May 5
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” 8 p.m., VH1
Episode Title: “9021-ho”
Network Synopsis: The queens act in a ’90s high school drama, directed by Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth.
Why You Should Watch: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is the smartest reality show on TV. So says IndieWire (more specifically, so says the one and only Jude Dry), and the latest season has been growing in ratings and expanding its audience in exciting new ways. The guest judges have been fantastic, and this week’s theme is a fun riff on a TV classic. Give it a try! We know you’ll be hooked.
Read More: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race:’ 5 Reasons Why It’s The Smartest Reality Show On TV
Saturday, May 6
“Chris Gethard: Career Suicide” 10 p.m., HBO
Episode Title: (Comedy Special)
Network Synopsis: Comedian, talk-show and podcast host, and writer Chris Gethard brings his one-man off-Broadway show, “Chris Gethard: Career Suicide,...
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” 8 p.m., VH1
Episode Title: “9021-ho”
Network Synopsis: The queens act in a ’90s high school drama, directed by Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth.
Why You Should Watch: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is the smartest reality show on TV. So says IndieWire (more specifically, so says the one and only Jude Dry), and the latest season has been growing in ratings and expanding its audience in exciting new ways. The guest judges have been fantastic, and this week’s theme is a fun riff on a TV classic. Give it a try! We know you’ll be hooked.
Read More: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race:’ 5 Reasons Why It’s The Smartest Reality Show On TV
Saturday, May 6
“Chris Gethard: Career Suicide” 10 p.m., HBO
Episode Title: (Comedy Special)
Network Synopsis: Comedian, talk-show and podcast host, and writer Chris Gethard brings his one-man off-Broadway show, “Chris Gethard: Career Suicide,...
- 5/5/2017
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
The second comedy boom is translating to TV stand-up specials, making right now a really great time to be a comedian. THR reports that "roughly 80 percent of comics are making between $50,000 and $500,000 for an hourlong special; 15 percent make between $500,000 and $2 million; 4 percent make between $2 million and $6 million; and 1 percent (think: Kevin Hart) make more than $6 million." That means that even comedians who aren't huge names can still make a solid buck (or few thousand) from filming stand-up specials. Whereas it used to be that only HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central would air stand-up specials, now streaming sites like Netflix and Amazon are getting into the game, which is changing the size of the checks. As Mike Berkowitz, who reps Hart, Louis C.K., Amy Schumer, and Aziz Ansari puts it, Netflix is the No. 1 option for comedians since it's...
- 11/24/2015
- by Ira Madison III
- Vulture
Amy Schumer makes fun of her experience writing and starring in her first studio film in a new trailer for her upcoming HBO stand-up special. “They were like, ‘We just need you to do three things: Be yourself, have fun and stop eating food,'” Schumer, who wrote and starred in this summer’s romantic comedy “Trainwreck,” says in the clip. The hour-long special taped at the Apollo Theater in New York in May, and is directed by Chris Rock. Mike Berkowitz, Jimmy Miller and Schumer serve as executive producers. Also read: Amy Schumer to Present at 67th Annual Emmy Awards Schumer joins a long.
- 9/10/2015
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
This time, Amy Schumer is getting inside HBO.
The comedienne will headline her first comedy special for the pay cabler later this year, the network announced Thursday.
VideosAmy Schumer’s Friday Night Lights Spoof: Watch Josh Charles Play Coach
Chris Rock will direct the special, which is scheduled to tape at New York City’s Apollo Theater on May 29. Schumer will write and executive-produce alongside Mike Berkowitz and Jimmy Miller (Bad Teacher).
Other comedians who have landed their own HBO specials include Louis C.K., Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, George Carlin, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Seinfeld and Lewis Black.
Ready for...
The comedienne will headline her first comedy special for the pay cabler later this year, the network announced Thursday.
VideosAmy Schumer’s Friday Night Lights Spoof: Watch Josh Charles Play Coach
Chris Rock will direct the special, which is scheduled to tape at New York City’s Apollo Theater on May 29. Schumer will write and executive-produce alongside Mike Berkowitz and Jimmy Miller (Bad Teacher).
Other comedians who have landed their own HBO specials include Louis C.K., Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, George Carlin, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Seinfeld and Lewis Black.
Ready for...
- 5/7/2015
- TVLine.com
Amy Schumer is set to headline her first stand-up comedy special for HBO, the premium cable network announced Thursday. The special, which debuts later this year, will tape at the Apollo Theater in New York on May 29 and will be directed by Chris Rock. Mike Berkowitz, Jimmy Miller and Schumer will serve as executive producers. “Amy is one of the most inspired comics working today, and we hope her first HBO special marks the start of a long and beautiful relationship,” HBO President Michael Lombardo said in a statement. “This event is even more special because our good friend, the.
- 5/7/2015
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
The actor is preparing for life after “Parks and Recreation”
Aziz Ansari has signed with Wme.
The 31-year-old actor and comedian currently stars in NBC’s seventh and final season of “Parks and Recreation” as Tom Haverford.
See photos: The Scene at TCA: Funny, Frank and Flippant Quotes From the 2015 TV Press Tour (Photos)
Ansari has also appeared in “This is the End,” “30 Minutes or Less” and “I Love You, Man.”
Having begun his career performing standup comedy in New York City, Ansari is currently on tour for his standup show “Aziz Ansari Live!” which recently sold out two nights at Madison Square Garden.
Aziz Ansari has signed with Wme.
The 31-year-old actor and comedian currently stars in NBC’s seventh and final season of “Parks and Recreation” as Tom Haverford.
See photos: The Scene at TCA: Funny, Frank and Flippant Quotes From the 2015 TV Press Tour (Photos)
Ansari has also appeared in “This is the End,” “30 Minutes or Less” and “I Love You, Man.”
Having begun his career performing standup comedy in New York City, Ansari is currently on tour for his standup show “Aziz Ansari Live!” which recently sold out two nights at Madison Square Garden.
- 1/22/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Less than a month after promoting four coordinators to agent, Apa has hired a pair of new ones. Michael Kirschner joins the agency in its Physical Production department, and Arielle Mesirow will work on the Comedy/Talent side. Kirschner began his career at ICM then moved to Paradigm to oversee commercials for their below-the-line clients. He will focus on integrating production and literary clients across advertising and marketing campaigns. Mesirow started at Endeavor and continued working in Wme’s talent department before joining Apa, where she reports to Ryan Martin and Mike Berkowitz.
- 5/2/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Louis Ck: Oh My God is the fourth stand-up special on HBO from the comedian. It will premiere Saturday, April 13 at 10 Pm. The last Louis Ck special aired in 2007, and of course he created and starred in the network’s Lucky Louie in 2006, marking HBO’s first multi-camera comedy series. Taped in Phoenix, Oh My God takes on topics like the food chain, animals, divorce, strange anecdotes, broken morality, murder and mortality. Louis Ck wrote, directed and executive produced the special; Dave Becky, M. Blair Breard and Mike Berkowitz also exec produced.
- 2/28/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
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