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Legendary Hollywood Manager Herb Nanas Dies at 84
7 Nov
Summary
- Herb Nanas, a veteran Hollywood manager and producer, passed away on November 3, 2025.
- Nanas discovered Sylvester Stallone and was an early backer of comedian Roseanne Barr.
- He produced several acclaimed films including 'First Blood', 'Rocky III', and 'Lost in America'.
Herb Nanas, a veteran Hollywood manager and producer, passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 84. Nanas had a prolific career spanning over five decades, during which he made significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
Nanas began his career as an agent and later transitioned into management and production. He is credited with discovering Sylvester Stallone and being an early backer of comedian Roseanne Barr. Nanas also had a long professional relationship with acclaimed actor and director Albert Brooks, representing him from the start of his comedy career through a string of acclaimed films and TV shows.
Over the years, Nanas' client list included other notable names such as Michael Chiklis, Gary Busey, Andrew Dice Clay, Lorenzo Lamas, Ray Sharkey, and Joe Penny. He also spent time working in the music business, representing artists like Roger Miller, Eddie Rabbitt, KT Oslin, and Miami Sound Machine, which featured a young Gloria Estefan.
As a producer, Nanas was behind several critically acclaimed films, including 'First Blood', 'Rocky III', 'Lost in America', and '2 Days in the Valley'. He also produced the multiple-Emmy-winning History Channel miniseries 'Hatfields & McCoys' and the Texas Rising series.
