Marty Adelstein

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Marty Adelstein is an American television producer. Before becoming a producer, he was a partner at the Endeavor Talent Agency, where he was one of the founding members.

Years as an agent

Adelstein has represented writer David E. Kelley for over 20 years. He discovered Kelley after he read his script called "From the Hip" and brought him to Los Angeles to work on his first show "LA Law". He also discovered Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson while representing the WWE. Adelstein booked him to host Saturday Night Live and the show received the highest rating in 10 years. He was subsequently put in the film The Mummy Returns where he received 5 million dollars for 5 minutes of screen time as 'The Scorpion King'. He also brought actress/writer Tina Fey to the agency as well as writers Bonnie and Terry Turner who went on to create 3rd Rock from the Sun and That 70's Show.

Years as a producer

Adelstein has produced many television movies and has worked as an executive producer on Tru Calling and Point Pleasant. He was an executive producer on Prison Break for the duration of its 4 seasons since the series' pilot.[1]

Filmography

Current projects

Producing a pilot for FBC called Cop House a comedy written by Adam Resnick and directed by Brett Ratner.

Adelstein is executive producing the MTV series Teen Wolf alongside Jeff Davis and Rene Echevarria.[2]

Awards and nominations

References

  1. "Marty Adelstein Biography". 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-13. 
  2. "MTV Orders Teen Wolf Series". TVGuide.com. 

External links

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