Bernie Brillstein
- Known For
- Production
- Born
- April 26, 1931 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- August 8, 2008
- Active Years
- 1979–2025 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 47 credits in database
Biography
Bernard Jules Brillstein was an American film and television producer, executive producer, and talent agent. Born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, on April 26, 1931, he began his career in the 1950s at the William Morris Agency. He later founded his own company in 1969 and joined forces with Brad Grey to helm Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, which is now known as Brillstein Entertainment Partners. Brillstein is remembered for producing successful television programs such as Hee Haw, The Muppet Show, and The Sopranos, as well as hit films including The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters, and Happy Gilmore. He passed away on August 7, 2008, at the age of 77.
Career overview
Bernard Jules Brillstein was an American film and television producer, executive producer, and talent agent. Born on April 26, 1931, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, his career in the entertainment industry began in the 1950s at the William Morris Agency. In 1969, he founded his own company and later joined forces with Brad Grey to helm Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, which is now known as Brillstein Entertainment Partners. This venture established one of the most important and influential Hollywood talent management and production companies.
As a producer, Brillstein is remembered for his work on several successful television programs and hit films. His television credits include Hee Haw, The Muppet Show, and The Sopranos. His film production credits feature such hit movies as The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters, and Happy Gilmore. Additionally, he served as a manager alongside Judith Belushi, the widow of John Belushi. Brillstein passed away on August 7, 2008, at the age of 77.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
47 titles- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025) as Self
- Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Heist (2006) Producer
- The Pity Card (2006) Executive Producer
- Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005) Producer
- Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005) as Self
- The Lyon's Den (2003) Executive Producer
- Run Ronnie Run (2002) Executive Producer
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- Primetime Glick (2001) Executive Producer
- What Planet Are You From? (2000) Executive Producer
- The Sopranos (1999) as Bernie Brillstein
- The Replacement Killers (1998) Producer
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) Producer
- The Steve Harvey Show (1996) Producer
- Happy Gilmore (1996) Executive Producer
- The Cable Guy (1996) Executive Producer
- Bulletproof (1996) Executive Producer
- The Dana Carvey Show (1996) Producer
- The Celluloid Closet (1996) Executive Producer
- For Hope (1996) Executive Producer
- NewsRadio (1995) Producer
- The Naked Truth (1995) Producer
- Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995) Producer
- Politically Incorrect (1993) Executive Producer
- Hexed (1993) Executive Producer
- Good Sports (1991) Producer
- Jim Henson's Memorial Service (1990)
- Ghostbusters II (1989) Executive Producer
- The Wickedest Witch (1989) Executive Producer
- The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987) Producer
- CBS Summer Playhouse (1987) Executive Producer
- Dragnet (1987) Executive Producer
- ALF: The Animated Series (1987) Producer
- ALF (1986) Producer
- It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986) Executive Producer
- The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special (1986) Thanks
- The Comedy Factory (1985) Executive Producer
- Spies Like Us (1985) Executive Producer
- Summer Rental (1985) Executive Producer
- Ghostbusters (1984) Executive Producer
- Buffalo Bill (1983) Executive Producer
- Doctor Detroit (1983) Executive Producer
- Continental Divide (1981) Executive Producer
- The Blues Brothers (1980) Executive Producer
- Up the Academy (1980) Executive Producer
- Diary of a Young Comic (1979) as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bernie Brillstein best known for?
Bernie Brillstein is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025), Moonstruck (1987), Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005), The Lyon's Den (2003).
When and where was Bernie Brillstein born?
Bernie Brillstein was born on April 26, 1931 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on August 8, 2008.
How many credits does Bernie Brillstein have?
Bernie Brillstein has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2025.
What is Bernie Brillstein's background in cinema and television?
Bernard Jules Brillstein was an American film and television producer, executive producer, and talent agent. Born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, on April 26, 1931, he began his career in the 1950s at the William Morris Agency. He later founded his own company in 1969 and joined forces with Brad Grey to helm Bri...
Bernie Brillstein by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sopranos (1999) as Bernie Brillstein — aged about 68
- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025) as Self — aged about 94
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self — aged about 70
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