Bert Fields, Renowned Entertainment Lawyer, Dies at 93
thewrap.comBuchwald v. Paramount case over “Coming to America.” He represented Katzenberg in a landmark action against Disney, and also obtained a multimillion-dollar judgement for George Harrison against his former business manager.
Representing DreamWorks SKG and Steven Spielberg, he defeated an application for an injunction against exhibition of “Amistad.” But beyond his career as a lawyer, Fields was also a prolific writer, publishing two books on Shakespeare, as well as others on Napoleon and Josephine, Queen Elizabeth I and his own personal and professional memoir.
Fields even helped “The Godfather” author Mario Puzo finish Puzo’s book “The Family” after his death, with Fields used Puzo’s notes on The Borgias in order to complete the book.Many of Fields’ clients and friends, including Cruise, Katzenberg and Brooks, issued statements upon news of his passing. “Bert Fields was a gentleman; an extraordinary human being.
He had a powerful intellect, a keen wit, and charm that made one enjoy every minute of his company. I loved him dearly and always will.
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