Legendary Publicist Guttman's Star-Studded Career

Legendary Hollywood publicist Dick Guttman passed away at 93. For over seven decades, he shaped the public images of stars like Audrey Hepburn, Gary Cooper, Elizabeth Taylor, and Buzz Aldrin. Guttman's career began after World War II in St. Louis before he moved to Los Angeles.

He honed his skills at Rogers & Cowan, representing luminaries such as Paul Newman and Tony Curtis. Later, he co-founded Guttman & Pam, a highly regarded publicity agency. In the early 1990s, he launched Guttman Associates, attracting clients like Barbra Streisand and Clint Eastwood.

Guttman also contributed to cinema as a screenwriter, with credits including 'Back Door to Hell.' In 2015, he published his autobiography, 'Starflacker,' offering insights into his extensive career. His firm, Guttman Associates, will continue under new leadership.

Guttman's extensive career included representing major films and brands, and he often spoke of being in the right place at the right time as publicists became crucial to star careers. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and other family members.