BERNIE BRILLSTEIN

(1931 - 2008) 77

PRODUCER

Wikipedia Profile

Bernie Brillstein, pioneering manager and producer whose keen eye for talent led him to steer the careers of such stars and creatives as John Belushi and Jim Henson, died Thursday night of chronic pulmonary disease. He was 77. Full Article (Variety)

AWARDS

Daytime Emmy Awards (1 win, 3 nominations):

  • 1999-00: Talk Show, The Martin Short Show (Nominee)
  • 2002-03: Talk Show, The Wayne Brady Show (Winner)
  • 2003-04: Talk Show, The Wayne Brady Show (Nominee)

Emmy Awards (9 nominations):

  • 1982-83: Comedy Series, Buffalo Bill (Nominee)
  • 1983-84: Comedy Series, Buffalo Bill (Nominee)
  • 1995-96: Informational Special, The Celluloid Closet (Nominee)
  • 1996-97: Variety Series, Politically Incorrect (Nominee)
  • 1997-98: Variety Series, Politically Incorrect (Nominee)
  • 1998-99: Variety Series, Politically Incorrect (Nominee)
  • 1999-00: Variety Series, Politically Incorrect (Nominee)
  • 2000-01: Variety Series, Politically Incorrect (Nominee)
  • 2001-02: Variety Series, Politically Incorrect (Nominee)

Hollywood Walk of Fame:

  • 7020 Hollywood Blvd.

NOTED WORKS

For a full filmography, visit: Internet Movie Database Profile

Movies:

  • The Blues Brothers (1980)
  • Continental Divide (1981)
  • Ghost Busters (1984)
  • Spies Like Us (1985)
  • Dragnet (1987)
  • Ghostbusters II (1989)
  • Happy Gilmore (1996)

Television Series:

  • Buffalo Bill (1983-84)
  • ALF (1986-90)
  • It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986-90)
  • Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995-96)
  • Politically Incorrect (1994-02)
  • NewsRadio (1995-99)
  • Just Shoot Me! (1997-99)
  • The Wayne Brady Show (2001-02)

Other Television Programs:

  • The Celluloid Closet (1995)