Superagent Ari Emanuel: Born to fight
Summary
Ari Emanuel is a leading Hollywood talent agent and the head of WME Group, representing famous actors and musicians. He is also chairman of TKO Group, which owns UFC and WWE. Emanuel shares his life story and career in a new memoir called "Roll the Calls."Key Facts
- Ari Emanuel began his career in the mailroom, delivering scripts across Los Angeles.
- He leads WME Group, a top talent agency with clients like Denzel Washington, Adele, and Matt Damon.
- Emanuel is chairman of TKO Group, which owns UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment).
- He grew up near Chicago in a family focused on high achievement; his mother was a civil rights activist and his father a doctor.
- His older brothers include Rahm Emanuel, a political figure, and Zeke Emanuel, a bio-ethicist and oncologist.
- Emanuel struggled with dyslexia and was bullied as a child but learned to defend himself.
- He describes his job as helping people achieve their dreams by negotiating deals, raising money, and supporting clients through challenges.
- Emanuel’s memoir "Roll the Calls" will be published by Knopf and reflects on his competitive nature and career.
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