About Howard West
Lived 1931 – 2015 (aged 84). Howard West was a television producer.
Howard West (September 24, 1931 – December 3, 2015) was an American talent agent and television producer best known for his work with long-term partner George Shapiro in producing and managing Jerry Seinfeld.
West and Shapiro, who were childhood friends in the Bronx, New York City, were partners in the company Shapiro/West and Associates.
He died of a stroke in Los Angeles, California, aged 84.
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Who was Howard West?
American talent agent and TV producer (1931–2015)
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Howard West was born on 24 September 1931.
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Howard West died on 3 December 2015.
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Howard West was a television producer.
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