George Shapiro

George Shapiro (May 18, 1931 – May 26, 2022) was an American talent manager and television producer. He was among the most successful managers in show business in the United States, best known for representing Jerry Seinfeld, Carl Reiner, and Andy Kaufman and serving as a producer for the sitcom Seinfeld.

Early life and education Shapiro was born in the Bronx on May 18, 1931, to Sylvia ( Lebost) and Ira Shapiro. His father worked as a furrier and his mother was a social activist. When Shapiro was 12, Carl Reiner married Shapiro's aunt, Estelle Lebost, and became his uncle.

Personal life Shapiro was married to Diane Barnett who died of breast cancer in 2005.

Shapiro was married to Melody Sherr prior to his marriage to Diane. Together, they had three children: Danny, Carrie, and Stefanie.

Shapiro died of natural causes on May 26, 2022, at his home in Beverly Hills, aged 91.

As an actor