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Universal Attractions Agency

Universal Attractions Agency

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Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) is an American talent agency. It was founded by Ben Bart (Benjamin Robert Bart, 1906–1968) [1] in 1945. The New York City-based agency is currently under the management of Jeff Allen[2] and Jeff Epstein.

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The agency’s history includes launching the career of the soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years.[3][4]

History

In 1945, agent Ben Bart decided to resign from his position at The Gale Agency. He opened the Universal Attractions Agency that same year.[5][6][7][8]

Notable present artists

Notable past artists

Notable past agents

  • Dick Allen
  • Dick Boone
  • James Crawford
  • Lewis (Chet) Dillon
  • Jack Fink
  • Harry Lineshetska
  • Joe Marsolais
  • Larry Myers
  • Marti Otelsburg
  • Deloris Rosayler
  • Tammy Taylor

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