Biography

Alan Somers began his career in the mailroom of the William Morris Agency in 1975. There he became an agent in the television/film department working on the early careers of Robin Williams, Delta Burke, David Letterman, among many others. In 1979, Alan founded his own personal management company. Success followed with his discovery and hard work in the early careers of such talents as Drew Barrymore, Amy Madigan, Amanda Plummer, Martha Plimpton, John Larroquette, Hector Elizondo and Courtney Cox, and many more.

Somers was involved in two significant partnerships over the next 20 years. The International Talent Bank, a partnership with music manager Miles Copeland. The focus was to have a multi-dimensional talent management company that gave opportunities to crossover music talent. The clientele included Sting, Stewart Copeland, The Bangles, Danny Elfman, and Oingo Boingo.

In 1990, Somers began his next successful partnership with Mark Teitelbaum and Alan David. Somers Teitelbaum David had a focus on managing talent and producing television and film projects. With a deal at Warner Brothers they began developing projects for the studio and continued to develop their talent roster. Their philosophy was to help talent achieve their artistic and career goals. Some of the clients included Sela Ward, Treat Williams, Ricki Lake, Robert Forster and Leah Remini. Somers Teitelbaum David continued to gain prestige and respect in the entertainment business and evolved into Beverly Hills based Pure Arts Entertainment. Pure Arts actor clients included Jessica Alba, Marlee Matlin, Allison Janney, Rip Torn, Emmanuel Vaugier, Adam Goldberg, Robert Guillaume, and Ted McGinley. Some of the directors and producers included Irvin Kershner, Stacy Peralta, Craig Piligian, and Tobe Hooper. Some of the projects that Pure Arts played a significant role in were The Ricki Lake Show, Survivior, as well as many television pilots, movies for television, and feature films.

Somers has the prestige and respect of a 35 year career in the entertainment business. His clients have garnered: three Academy Award nominations, over fifteen Emmy nominations, six Emmys, five Tonys, six Cable Aces, Drama Desk, Dramalogue, Obie, and other commendations, nominations, and awards.

Today, Alan Somers has a new partnership, Somers Mauldin The Rose Group, whose focus is branding, producing, and managing creative talent and experts. He continues to manage talent including Jason Acuna of the highly successful "Jackass" franchise, and veteran Academy Award nominee, Bruce Dern. As the entertainment business evolves, so does his business. To keep a hand in the development of future talent managers, Alan Somers has taught a course at the UCLA Extension in "Talent Management and Career Development." A Los Angeles native and an avid surfer, Somers is active with a number of non-profit organizations and charities. He is married and has two children.

- IMDb mini biography by: anon