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Veteran Agent Ali Benmohamed Departs UTA for Strand Entertainment
13 Oct
Summary
- Longtime agent Ali Benmohamed leaving UTA after 16 years to join Strand Entertainment
- Benmohamed has repped high-profile talents like John Boyega, Jennifer Coolidge, and Randall Park
- Clients including Boyega, Tiller Russell, and Guz Khan confirmed to be joining Benmohamed at Strand

In a significant industry move, longtime agent Ali Benmohamed is set to join Strand Entertainment in November, transitioning from his 16-year career at United Talent Agency (UTA). Benmohamed, known for his global perspective and deep industry relationships, has represented some of the entertainment world's most celebrated talents over the course of his career.
His impressive client roster has included BAFTA winner John Boyega, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jennifer Coolidge, as well as Tiller Russell, Joel McHale, Sebastian Maniscalco, Randall Park, George Lopez, and more. As of now, several of Benmohamed's clients, including Boyega, Russell, and Guz Khan, are confirmed to be joining him in his next chapter at Strand Entertainment.
The partners at Strand have expressed their enthusiasm about welcoming Benmohamed to the team, praising his "producorial and creative instincts" as well as his ability to guide talent with both vision and care. They believe his collaborative spirit and commitment to empowering artists aligns perfectly with Strand's culture and mission to foster long-term, meaningful careers.