Remembering Larry Auerbach

We’re sad to learn that agent Larry Auerbach has passed away at the age of 95. Auerbach began his career in the mailroom at William Morris, eventually working his way up to become a powerhouse agent representing stars like Alan Alda, Bea Arthur, Sammy Davis Jr., and Harry Belafonte and packaging shows including The Cosby Show and That Girl. After leaving WMA, Auerbach spent 25 years teaching at USC.

Below are some selections from his 2003 interview:

On representing Alan Alda:

On his philosophy of deal making:

On advice for aspiring agents:

Watch Larry Auerbach’s full interview and read his obituary in The Hollywood Reporter.