Jay Kane, the owner and CEO of talent agency TalentWorks NY died April 24 in Island Park, New York, following a brief illness.
He was 65. His death was announced by family and friends today after plans for a memorial service were finalized. Born Bradley Jay Kane on June 6, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio, Kane graduated from New York University, where he had majored in theater arts and studied acting with Stella Adler.
Upon graduation, he turned his focus to behind-the-scenes efforts in the theater, working as a stage manager, director and writing.
His work as a receptionist and assistant at the Tantleff Office in the late 1980s led to his career as a talent agent. Working with Tantleff, he developed a longstanding relationship with agent Alan Willig.
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