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| Born | January 17, 1949 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, United States of America |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
| Partner | Lynne Margulies |
| Children | Maria Colonna |
| Parents | Janice Kaufman , Stanley Kaufman |
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Legendary talent manager George Shapiro dies
- Talent manager and TV producer George Shapiro has died at the age of 91. The producer and longtime manager of Jerry Seinfeld, Carl Reiner, and Andy Kaufman passed away of natural causes at his Beverly Hills home on 26 May. In a statement, Shapiro’s family commented, “Shapiro’s love of laughter and reverence for those who inspire it helped him build a career in comedy as an unabashed supporter of comic performers and comedy writers.” Danny DeVito also shared a tribute for the producer, referencin
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by An Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | Taxi | Nominated |
| 1979 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made | Taxi | Nominated |
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