Agent biography johnny hyde hollywood
Agent biography johnny hyde hollywood
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Johnny Hyde
Hollywood talent agent
Johnny Hyde (born Ivan Haidabura; 23 April 18 December ) was an American talent agent who developed the career of Marilyn Monroe.
Early life
Hyde was born to a Ukrainian Jewish family[2] and moved to the United States in April [3] His father, Nicholas, was an actor.[4]
Career
Hyde was the vice-president of the William Morris Agency's West Coast office during the s and s and represented some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.
In he met then-unknown actress and model Marilyn Monroe when she was being photographed by Hollywood pin-up photographer Bruno Bernard at the Racquet Club of Palm Springs.[5] Taking her on as a client, he had her undergo minor plastic surgery,[6] and used his influence to help her land the roles of Angela in The Asphalt Jungle and Miss Caswell in All About Eve.
The buzz generated by her performances enabled Hyde to negotiate a contract f