Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Comedian, Producer and Writer JB Smoove to Keynote at Variety’s Business Managers Breakfast
JB Smoove will give a keynote conversation at Variety’s annual Business Managers Breakfast in Los Angeles on 12 November. The event celebrates leading entertainment business managers and will also honour Arnie Herrmann, recognising his career and contributions to the community.
Smoove is an Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, producer and writer, known for “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Saturday Night Live”. The programme also includes media cartographer Evan Shapiro discussing the creator economy with Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton; actress Candice Bergen will present Herrmann’s award. City National Bank is presenting sponsor, with Citrin Cooperman, Content Partners, Venable LLP and Willkie as supporting partners.
In short
- JB Smoove will keynote the 12 November breakfast.
- Arnie Herrmann will receive Variety’s Business Manager Elite Award.
- Evan Shapiro will discuss the creator economy.
Explained simply
JB Smoove is an American comedian, actor, writer and producer, best known to many viewers for his roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Saturday Night Live. Variety is a publication covering the entertainment industry, and its annual Business Managers Breakfast brings together professionals who handle the financial and business affairs of people working in entertainment.
The event recognises the work of entertainment business managers, including Arnie Herrmann, whose career and contributions to the community are being honoured. Its programme also includes a discussion about the creator economy, the growing business around people who make content for online platforms.