Jay Kane, the proprietor and CEO of expertise company TalentWorks NY died April 24 in Island Park, New York, following a quick sickness. He was 65.
His loss of life was introduced by household and buddies in the present day after plans for a memorial service have been finalized.
Born Bradley Jay Kane on June 6, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio, Kane graduated from New York College, the place he had majored in theater arts and studied appearing with Stella Adler. Upon commencement, he turned his focus to behind-the-scenes efforts within the theater, working as a stage supervisor, director and writing.
His work as a receptionist and assistant on the Tantleff Workplace within the late Nineteen Eighties led to his profession as a expertise agent. Working with Tantleff, he developed a longstanding relationship with agent Alan Willig. From there, he joined HWA Expertise Company, which merged with the Los Angeles agency TalentWorks.
He labored at TalentWorks for greater than twenty years, heading up the New York workplace and specializing in discovering new expertise and serving to others flourish of their careers on stage, movie and tv.
Kane is survived by sister Leslie, brother Scott, niece Nomi, and nephews Ben and Shmulik.
A memorial celebration is deliberate for June 24 at MCC Theater in New York. Donations might be made to the Leisure Neighborhood Fund, Broadway Cares/Fairness Fights Aids.