Morton “Mort” Janklow, a so-called “super agent” whose roster of literary stars included Ronald Reagan, Pope John Paul II, Danielle Steele, Judith Krantz, Sidney Sheldon, Ted Turner and Barbara Walters, died Wednesday of heart failure at his home in Water Mill, NY. He died just days before his 92nd birthday.
His death was announced by publicist Paul Bogaards, speaking on behalf of Janklow’s family and his literary agency, Janklow & Nesbit Associates.
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“Mort was a beacon of positivity and hope in an uncertain world,” his business partner, Lynn Nesbit, said in a statement. “He radiated optimism and his clients, family, and friends were always leaning on and learning from him as a result. He was a bright light in the publishing world, devoted to his writers and passionate about our business. We will all miss him.” Janklow earned his authors some of the highest advances in publishing history,...
His death was announced by publicist Paul Bogaards, speaking on behalf of Janklow’s family and his literary agency, Janklow & Nesbit Associates.
Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo Gallery
“Mort was a beacon of positivity and hope in an uncertain world,” his business partner, Lynn Nesbit, said in a statement. “He radiated optimism and his clients, family, and friends were always leaning on and learning from him as a result. He was a bright light in the publishing world, devoted to his writers and passionate about our business. We will all miss him.” Janklow earned his authors some of the highest advances in publishing history,...
- 5/26/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
On Thursday, April 24, 2014, ArtsConnection will celebrate its 35th anniversary at a fundraising gala honoring Time Warner Inc. and internationally-renowned visual artist Vik Muniz. Lisa Garcia Quiroz, Time Warner's Senior VP of Corporate Responsibility and Chief Diversity Officer, will accept the award on behalf of the company. The event, which will be attended by leaders from the arts, business, media, and philanthropy worlds, as well as draw celebrities from both NYC and Hollywood, will raise support for ArtsConnection's arts education initiatives for New York City public school students. Emily and Harold Ford, Jr., Linda amp Mort Janklow, Lisa and Richard Plepler, Tracey amp Robert Pruzan, and Paula and Fareed Zakaria will serve as event co-chairs. Award-winning CNN anchor Don Lemon will host the evening at 583 Park Avenue. He will be joined by Sarah Jessica Parker and Jeffrey Wright who will make a special presentations. The event will be styled by acclaimed...
- 4/14/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Danielle Steel, the world’s best-selling living author, is on the verge of publishing novel #88, called Friends Forever (Delacorte). Steele opens up about her greatest fear, happiest years and the person she despises most in the "Proust questionnaire" in the July issue of Vanity Fair, which goes on sale today.
Here's a preview of Steel's interview. Check out the latest issue of Vf for the rest!
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Healthy, happy children. A wonderful, loving partner with whom to share my life.
What is your greatest fear?
Losing another child. (I lost one of my sons to suicide when he was 19.)
Which living person do you most admire?
My agent Mort Janklow, Sidney Poitier, and Barbara Walters.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Not always standing up for myself enough.
What is your favorite journey?
To either of my two homes (in Paris...
Here's a preview of Steel's interview. Check out the latest issue of Vf for the rest!
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Healthy, happy children. A wonderful, loving partner with whom to share my life.
What is your greatest fear?
Losing another child. (I lost one of my sons to suicide when he was 19.)
Which living person do you most admire?
My agent Mort Janklow, Sidney Poitier, and Barbara Walters.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Not always standing up for myself enough.
What is your favorite journey?
To either of my two homes (in Paris...
- 6/12/2012
- by Laura Rowley
- Huffington Post
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