Jay Kanter, a legendary movie producer and former Hollywood agent to stars like Marlon Brando and Marilyn Monroe, is useless.
Jay died Tuesday at his dwelling in Beverly Hills, surrounded by his household … his son, Adam Kanter, confirmed to TMZ.
We’re informed Jay died peacefully from pure causes.
Kanter acquired a job at a big-time Hollywood company after World Warfare II … being mentored by late film mogul Lew Wasserman and dealing his manner up the ladder.
Jay was simply 22 years outdated when he satisfied Brando to signal with him. Marlon remained Jay’s consumer all through his profession and the 2 had been lifelong buddies.
Different stars who Jay repped included Marilyn, Warren Beatty, Grace Kelly, Ronald Reagan and Gene Kelly.
Jay in the end moved into a movie producer function and he labored on large photos like “Alien,” “Blade Runner,” “Thelma and Louise,” plus movies within the ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Police Academy’ franchises.
Mel Brooks was one other of Jay’s longtime buddies … they usually labored collectively on “Spaceballs,” “Silent Movie,” Younger Frankenstein,” “Life Stinks” and “Excessive Nervousness.”
Jay was 97.
RIP
