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Andrea Eastman, former Paramount casting director and ICM agent, dies at 86
Andrea Eastman, who launched key roles in iconic films like 'The Godfather' and enjoyed a decades-long career as a Hollywood talent agent and manager, has died in Santa Barbara.
The short version
- Former Paramount Pictures head of casting and longtime ICM agent Andrea Eastman died Wednesday in her sleep at age 86 at her home in Santa Barbara.
- During her career, Eastman played a key role in casting James Caan in 'The Godfather' and Ali MacGraw in 'Goodbye, Columbus,' and went on to represent dozens of major Hollywood actors and filmmakers.
- After retiring from the talent industry, Eastman moved to Montana where she founded an animal sanctuary and advocated for animal welfare initiatives.
Key facts
- Andrea Eastman died Wednesday at age 86 in her sleep at her home in Santa Barbara, according to her publicist Jill Fritzo.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Eastman served as the head of casting at Paramount Pictures, contributing to the casting of movies including 'Goodbye, Columbus' and 'The Godfather' before leaving the studio in early 1973.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- She spent decades as a prominent talent manager and agent at ICM in Los Angeles and New York, representing high-profile stars such as Barbra Streisand, Sylvester Stallone, and Christopher Reeve.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Eastman retired from ICM in 2010 after moving full-time to Montana in 2005, where she established an animal rescue sanctuary.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Andrea Eastman, Casting Director on ‘The Godfather’ and a Former ICM Agent, Dies at 86The Hollywood Reporter metered