Howard West Explained

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, were partners in the company Shapiro/West and Associates.^{[1] [2] [3]}

He died of a stroke in Los Angeles, aged 84.^[4] His life was remembered at an event organized by his daughter, Dayna West, described in some detail in an article in The Washington Post.^[5]

Notes and References

1. News: Littleton. Cynthia. Howard West, Producer and Longtime Manager of Jerry Seinfeld, Dies at 84. December 24, 2015. Variety. December 8, 2015.
2. Web site: Robb . David . Howard West Dies: 'Seinfeld' Producer Was 84 . Deadline . December 6, 2015 . December 24, 2015.
3. Web site: Parker . Ryan . Howard West, 'Seinfeld' Producer, Dies at 84 . Hollywood Reporter . December 6, 2015 . December 24, 2015.
4. Book: Lentz III . Harris M. . Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2015 . 2016 . McFarland . 9781476625539 . 368 . 24 September 2018 . en.
5. News: Heller . Karen . Funeral planning? We're no longer so grave about it. . Washington Post . 2019-04-15 .