Trivia

One half of the production team, "Brillstein-Grey Productions". His partner is Brad Grey.

Had daughter Leigh Brillstein with his first wife. Had son Michael Brillstein and daughter Kate Brillstein with his second wife, Deborah. Sons David Koskoff and Nick Koskoff are Deborah's children from a former marriage. Has a grandson, Alden.

Began his career in the mail-room at the William Morris agency.

Born in Manhattan to Moe and Tillie Brillstein. Growing up, his family lived with his uncle, Ziegfield Follies star Jack Pearl.

Received a degree in advertising from New York University.

He was a Hollywood talent agent, manager, producer, and studio executive during his long career.

Nephew of Jack Pearl.

Inducted into the Personal Managers Hall of Fame in 2015.

Owned and operated The Brillstein Company (a.k.a. Bernie Brillstein Productions) from 1969 to 1992.

Is interred at the Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California.

He was of Jewish descent.