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Post by canadia on Apr 29, 2011 17:06:23 GMT -5
This thread is for news and discussion on the people that are behind the man. Managers and agents and publicists. As most of you know Alan Siegel is Gerry's long time manager and now partner in their production company formerly Evil Twins Productions and now Gerard Butler Alan Siegel Entertainment. He turned up in Shreveport Wednesday on the set of Playing the Field which sparked some questions and discussion and I would like to bring it over here. I will then set out more information on the agents and publicists [we think Rupert is adorable] The one question raised was does Alan have other clients. I know that Alan does have some other clients, one is a well regarded Canadian born actor, Len Cariou. Most people have likely not heard of him but most of you have seen him, he does more TV than movies, and he often plays the smaller roles but he has this air of authority so he tends to get cast as the chief of police or lawyers or top government officials like the head of the CIA unit or member of the Cabinet, but apparently he is currently a regular on the new series Blue Bloods. Yes I just checked IMDB pro and Len has Alan Siegel and Danielle Robinson listed as his managers. His IMDB page www.imdb.com/name/nm0137230/Looking up his bio he once shacked up with Glenn Close in the 70s shut my mouth and apparently he is a highly acclaimed stage actor, this I did not know or maybe I did, bet he has done some Stratford Festival work, I just know he seemed to be in every Canadian series and film when I was growing up.
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Post by scottishdreamer on Apr 29, 2011 18:46:02 GMT -5
Canadia, I am glad you opened this thread. I thought we were way off subject in the Shreveport thread.
What is Len's full name? You didn't mention it. I watch Blue Bloods. Which role is he?
I love hearing about people in Gerry's life so knowing about Alan and the rest of his team would be very interesting.
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Post by kneum on Apr 29, 2011 19:13:48 GMT -5
Good idea about learning more about "The Gerry Team"! I would like to know more about Rupert. What exactly does he do and how long has he been with Gerry? Kneum
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Post by mrsbutler on Apr 29, 2011 19:22:20 GMT -5
Good idea about learning more about "The Gerry Team"! I would like to know more about Rupert. What exactly does he do and how long has he been with Gerry? Kneum Rupert is Gerry's UK publicist. He does in the UK what Joy does here in the states. Alan was also a teacher at one point. I posted a whole bio on him in one of the threads here somewhere. I love Alan a lot; he's become very very good to the fans, especially once he gets to know you. Joy Fehily is Gerry's US publicist, and she has a HUGE list of clientele including Dwayne Johnson, Olivia Wilde, McG (if you watch SPN you know), Seth MacFarlane and others. One interesting thing about her is that she and her husband had their honeymoon in Indonesia when the tsunami hit. Thank God they were safe. She is a VERY nice lady. "Team Gerry" consists of a lot of very close friends that Gerry has had surrounding him for years. I've only personally met two - Ariel and Nick - both of whom are gorgeous. I hope this stays a positive thread and for facts and questions and very little criticism. JMHO
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Post by kneum on Apr 29, 2011 19:25:30 GMT -5
Good idea about learning more about "The Gerry Team"! I would like to know more about Rupert. What exactly does he do and how long has he been with Gerry? Kneum
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Post by canadia on Apr 30, 2011 3:49:13 GMT -5
Oh I didn't realize I didn't have the full name of the actor in that post, duh, his name is Len Cariou and here is his IMDB page www.imdb.com/name/nm0137230/He plays the role of Henry Reagan in Blue Blood. I'll amend my original post too.
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Post by fifiserafino on Apr 30, 2011 4:44:41 GMT -5
Thanks to Canadia for your help with posting this link about Alan and David's home: latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2011/02/david-meister-house.htmland for the additonal info: Now technically David is just married to the main man of Team Gerry, Alan, but David for example did the wardrobe for Viola David in Law Abiding Citizen and Viola wore one of his dresses to the premiere. It is also fascinating that Gerry would have an openly gay manager with a husband. I think it's shows that Gerry is open and tolerant guy. Love the house!
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Post by canadia on Apr 30, 2011 5:46:12 GMT -5
Rupert Fowler I always think of Rupert as primarily Gerry's overseas publicist though he has stepped into duties on the other side of the pond aka USA. This is an article about his move to a new agency in 2008 "ID opens London office, hires Rupert Fowler as vice president 1 December, 2008 | By Mike Goodridge Well-known UK publicist Rupert Fowler has left London-based agency Public Eye Communications to head up a new London office for US entertainment PR firm ID. Fowler joins ID as vice president after six years at Public Eye where his clients included James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Andrew Garfield, Jamie Parker and others. It is not yet known whether they will be following him to ID. 'We are delighted to have Rupert join ID,' said ID CEO Kelly Bush. 'We've collaborated together quite a bit over the past few years and our team holds his work in the highest regard. With Rupert at the helm of our London office, ID will continue to expand our international client roster while retaining our hands-on approach to representation.' 'This is a terrific opportunity, not only for me, but my clients,' said Fowler. 'I admire the philosophy behind the agency, the smart way it has grown and its dedication to clients at the top of their respected fields.' ID already has numerous clients based in Europe including Kristin Scott Thomas, Marion Anna Friel, Jim Sturgess, Rachel Weisz and Gillian Anderson. The move into Europe is one of several key expansionist moves this year for ID which has offered its brand and corporate clients new services this year as well as moving into the digital space with a new Emerging Platforms department under the recently hired Natalie Lent. Lent will help the agency's clients navigate the social and digital media landscape, and seek opportunities for strategic partnerships on their behalf. She formerly headed the marketing team behind the Burma: It Can't Wait viral campaign as well as previous roles at new media marketing agency Fanscape and The Intelligence Group. ID now offers client solutions in the areas of social media, blog and microblogging strategy, mobile technology, viral marketing, SEO/SEM, and digital content creation. 'The world of publicity has changed dramatically with the inception of Web 2.0 and the proliferation of social media,' Bush continued. 'No longer are publicists just delivering the message, we must be active participants in a conversation with consumers and fans.' Founded by Bush in 1993, ID-PR is one of the leading PR firms in the US entertainment arena and in addition to myriad actor and film-maker clients now has brand clients including Kiehl's, Tiffany & Co, MAC Cosmetics and Pepsi's line of water products as well as corporate clients like Relativity Media and Mandate Pictures." Here is a photo of Gerry and Rupert screencapped from the live video stream from the German GQ awards last year More recent one as Rupert was doing LA duty
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Post by Dianne on Apr 30, 2011 7:01:26 GMT -5
Awesome idea for a thread. Canadia, you are the greatest!!!!
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Post by kneum on Apr 30, 2011 8:22:30 GMT -5
This IS a great idea for a thread!! Thanks to all who contributed info about Team Gerry! I thought Joy was the one who quit when she got married. Is that when Rupert was hired and then she just took care of the US? Kneum
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Post by kneum on Apr 30, 2011 8:30:59 GMT -5
Just a thought........Anyone who has long-term employees says a LOT about that person!! Gerry MUST be extremely good to all those who work for him!! The same goes for long time friends whom he's been close to for many years!! That just reinforces what a TERRIFIC man he really is!! He's great with his employees, friends AND his adoring fans!!!! What a guy!!! Kneum
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Post by gersarchitect on Apr 30, 2011 10:04:42 GMT -5
Thanks to Canadia for your help with posting this link about Alan and David's home: latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2011/02/david-meister-house.htmland for the additonal info: Now technically David is just married to the main man of Team Gerry, Alan, but David for example did the wardrobe for Viola David in Law Abiding Citizen and Viola wore one of his dresses to the premiere. It is also fascinating that Gerry would have an openly gay manager with a husband. I think it's shows that Gerry is open and tolerant guy. Love the house! Totally agree... And David is from Cincinnati where I live... So I wonder if David and Alan visit here sometimes.... They should bring Gerry along as well
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Post by mrsbutler on Apr 30, 2011 13:43:00 GMT -5
You can follow David on FB and he is very sweet to the fans. Lots of pics of he and Alan doing promotions for David's collection. As far as many of us long-time fans are concerned, David IS part of Team Gerry. He was at the LAC premiere and we got to see him inside the theater with everyone. Sweet man.
As for his friends, Ariel Vroman has an IMDB page because he's a film maker/director. He's a funny guy.
I'll see what else I can find out about Rupert, but probably not much more than what already is found.
I'll also try to find that bio on Alan again ... it was really interesting.
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Post by kneum on Apr 30, 2011 13:56:55 GMT -5
Yes, I've read a pretty detailed bio on Alan and he has led a very fascinating life!! I know he's quite educated and has done several things before he found his true niche in life. Kneum
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Post by mrsbutler on Apr 30, 2011 14:06:16 GMT -5
Yes, I've read a pretty detailed bio on Alan and he has led a very fascinating life!! I know he's quite educated and has done several things before he found his true niche in life. Kneum So true!!! When I read that I gained a new respect for him. He's done a lot with his life, and I KNOW how much he loves Gerry- and the feeling is mutual. Kneum I hope we hear YOUR story too, soon, by the way.
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