George Shapiro

George Shapiro is an American talent manager and multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winning television producer. He represented the late Andy Kaufman and is among the most successful managers in show business. He currently represents Jerry Seinfeld. Shapiro graduated from New York University. He then went to work in the mail room at the William Morris Agency in New York. He advanced rapidly within the company and soon became an agent. One of his firs... more

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