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TV Talent Agent Sylvia Gold Dies at 80s
17 Apr
Summary
- Longtime ICM talent agent Sylvia Gold has died.
- She repped stars like Mayim Bialik and Tony Danza.
- Gold died January 3 of heart failure in Los Angeles.
Sylvia Gold, a prominent TV talent agent at ICM, has died at 80s of heart failure on January 3 in Los Angeles. For decades, she was instrumental in representing a significant roster of television stars.
Her notable clients included Mayim Bialik, Tony Danza, Susan Lucci, John Ritter, Judith Light, Adam Arkin, Rue McClanahan, Lindsay Wagner, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd. Gold's career began in the mid-1960s.
Born in Brighton Beach, NY, Gold initially worked as a shoe model. She later moved to Los Angeles in 1965, starting her career in talent representation as a secretary at Ashley-Famous.
She joined the newly formed International Creative Management (ICM) in 1975. There, she advanced to the position of President of Television Talent, a role she held until her retirement. The agency, later known as ICM Partners, was acquired by CAA in 2022.
Gold is survived by a nephew, three daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren, marking the end of an era for many in the entertainment industry.
