Peter Meyer, Talent Manager and Former William Morris Agent, Dies at 68
thewrap.comPeter Meyer a prominent talent agent who prior to launching his company was a William Morris agent for over a decade, died Monday following a years-long battle with sarcoma.
He was 68.“After a heroic five-year battle against sarcoma, Meyer found peace surrounded by his family. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Anna Maria, and his three children, Christopher, Sasha, and Chase, as well as by his brothers John & Michael, sister Patty, nephews Zachary, Nathan, and Matthew and the rest of the Meyer and Sistare families.
He also will be mourned by his beloved friends and incredibly talented clients with whom he grew very close over the decades,” the family said in a statement, provided to TheWrap by Meyer’s sister, producer Patricia K Meyer.Born May 11, 1955 in Los Angeles, Meyer came from a family with deep ties to Hollywood and to the city.
His father was Stanley Meyer, best known as the executive producer and co-owner of the “Dragnet” franchise. His mother, Doris, meanwhile was a liaison from the San Fernando Valley to City Hall during Mayor Yom Bradley’s time in office.Meyer attended Yale, where he wrote about MGM and the studio system for his senior thesis.
Read more on thewrap.com