Who Is Michael Ovitz?

A Memoir

By: Michael Ovitz

Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Who Is Michael Ovitz? by Michael Ovits, read by Dennis Boutsikaris.

If you're going to listen to one audiobook about Hollywood, this is the one.

As co-founder of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Michael Ovitz earned a reputation for ruthless negotiation, brilliant strategy and fierce loyalty to his clients. He reinvented the role of the agent and helped shape the careers of hundreds of A-list stars and directors, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep, Sean Connery, Steven Seagal, Bill Murray, Robin Williams and David Letterman.

But this personal history is much more than celebrity friendships and bare-knuckled deal-making. It's an underdog's story: how did a kid with no connections work his way into the William Morris mailroom, and become the most powerful person in Hollywood? How did a superagent also become a power in producing, advertising, mergers & acquisitions and modern art? And what were the personal consequences of all those deals?

After decades of near-silence in the face of intense controversy, Michael Ovitz is finally telling his whole story in this blistering, unforgettable memoir.

©2018 Michael Ovitz (P)2018 Random House Audiobooks

Amazing journey

The story of an amazing individual who’s not afraid of growing , adapting and still be full of curiosity; he touched so many lives

The fascinating metamorphosis of Michael Ovitz

This is such excellent creative genius. A story of a continuous re-make, learning, fighting, creating. A never say die attitude, and a well narrated story. A deep dive into the world of agenting.

Interesting to the last minute

One expects it when you start reading the book so it shouldn’t come as a surprise but does...the shear volume of name-dropping can overwhelm but it is a very interesting read from a phenomenally charismatic man. I’d recommend reading it as there are more than a few lessons to be learnt.

Thrilling

A great read for anyone who wants to build anything of value while knowing what not to do. 5 stars

excellent

I loved this book. Beautifully narrated with a spectacular story about going from nothing to top of the entertainment industry and then some...