Notes: Embracing a highly personalized dedication to service in the tradition of its founder, The Gersh Agency (TGA) was launched in 1949 by Phil Gersh. From its early days in the Golden Era of Hollywood - representing such actors as Humphrey Bogart, Richard Burton and David Niven, along with such Oscar-winning writers and directors as Ernest Lehman, Budd Schulberg and Robert Wise - the company has continued to earn a role for itself among the most effective, influential talent/literary agencies in the industry. Today, its clients include some of the world's most coveted writing, directing and acting talents as well as the next generation of stars.