From The Hollywood Reporter · Mike Barnes · · 1m 20s
Dick Guttman Dies at 93
Hollywood veteran Dick Guttman, who worked with stars like Audrey Hepburn and Buzz Aldrin, dies at 93.
In brief
Hollywood veteran Dick Guttman, who worked with stars like Audrey Hepburn and Buzz Aldrin, dies at 93. Dick Guttman, a Hollywood publicist with 70+ years experience, died at 93 after representing over 700 clients including celebrities like Audrey Hepburn and Buzz Aldrin. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Dick Guttman Dies
Dick Guttman, who spent more than 70 years as a Hollywood press agent with a client list including Gary Cooper, Audrey Hepburn, Natalie Wood, William Holden, Elizabeth Taylor, and Buzz Aldrin, has died at 93.
Died in Los Altos
Guttman died Saturday in Los Altos, California, after moving north to be close to family following the Palisades Fire.
Screenwriter and Author
Guttman was a screenwriter with credits including the 1963 film Back Door to Hell and authored the 2015 autobiography Starflacker.
Longtime Publicist
Starting in the late 1950s, Guttman worked at Rogers & Cowan for over a decade representing stars like Paul Newman, Tony Curtis, and Milton Berle.
Guttman & Pam Agency
In 1971, he partnered with Jerry Pam to form a preeminent Hollywood publicity agency that lasted over two decades.
Client List
His clients included Barbra Streisand, Gene Hackman, Clint Eastwood, Warren Beatty, Cindy Williams, Jay Leno, Janet Jackson, and many others.
Legacy and Impact
Guttman represented over 700 clients and 200 legends, saying he was 'very blessed' after decades in the industry.
“I've done the rough math, and my guess is probably 700 clients and about 200 legends. I have been very blessed.”
In short
Dick Guttman, a Hollywood publicist with 70+ years experience, died at 93 after representing over 700 clients including celebrities like Audrey Hepburn and Buzz Aldrin.
