George Shapiro’s Net Worth
George Shapiro, the American television producer and talent manager, had a net worth of $50 million at the time of his death in May 2022 at the age of 91. He had a successful multi-decade career, representing talent such as Andy Kaufman and Jerry Seinfeld.
Shapiro graduated from New York University and began his career in the mailroom of the William Morris Agency, eventually becoming an agent. He later co-founded Shapiro/West Productions with Howard West.
Shapiro’s most notable work includes being an executive producer for the television series “Seinfeld” from 1990 to 1998, as well as executive producing the TV series “The Marriage Ref” from 2010 to 2011. He also produced several movies, including “Man on the Moon” and “The Bronx Boys Still Playing at 80.”
Shapiro won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1993 for Outstanding Comedy Series for Seinfeld and was nominated for seven other Primetime Emmys throughout his career.
