Born:
Bourges (France) April 18th, 1962

Mother:
Pre-School Principal.

Father:
Director of Photography in Paris
(Graduated with Francois Truffaud).
 

• Degree in Biology & Biochemistry in 1983.
• Military in Berlin (Germany) from 1984 to 1985 as a Corporal Chief.
• Model in Paris for "Paris Planning Agency" in 1985.
• Agent in Paris for "Dune Models" in 1986.
• Moved to Los Angeles CA. in October 1987.
• Agent for a Modeling Agency from 1987 to 1989.
• Founded his Agency " C' La Vie Talent" in Feb 1989.
• In 1991, became a S.A.G. Franchised Agent (Screen Actors Guild).
• Yearly judge at the I.M.T.A. (International Model & Talent Association).
• In 1995, became a member of the A.T.A. (Association of Talent Agents).
• Created in Sept 1997 a free, on going, Commercial Workshop I.N.T.L. (It's Never Too Late) for senior citizen. Is now taking place at the Plummer Recreation Center in West Hollywood and was featured on Fox News, CNN, and other programs.
• Administration Director and CFO since 1998 for "Kidz Eyes" (501-C Non Profit Organization) specialized in the distribution of Art Scholarships for underprivileged Kids.
• Opened July, 2000, Central Artists.
• State Licensed Talent Agent since 1989.
• Manager member of the T.M.A. (Talent Managers Association), since 2001.
• Member of N.A.A.M (National Association of Artists Managers), since 2002.

Born:
Fort Dix, New Jersey

Mother:
A secretary for the Federal Government

Father:
An Army Sergeant Major for the Military Intelligence

• Lived in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Maryland, Germany, Hawaii and Japan before settling down in California.
• Graduated from Novato High School in Marin County, California then promptly moved to Sacramento to attend California State University, Sacramento.
• Began majoring in Computer Science, hated it, then changed to Communications after taking an elective course in beginning drama.
• Moved to Los Angeles in 1990 (without finishing my degree) to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Objective: to act and produce.
• Starred in, and produced several plays around Hollywood and acquired roles on major T.V. shows, feature films, infomercials and commercials.
• Helped produce many special fundraising events for Vietnam Vets and the Jewish community.
  Met Jean-Marc Carre in 1998, where we worked together with a non-profit organization called "Kidz Eyes" as a committee member.
• Worked on the organizing committee for "Break for Breakfast", an ongoing networking event for entertainment industry professionals.
• Opened Central Artists in July, 2000.
• Became a member of Women in Film in 2001.
• Producer on Central Artists' first production, "Cooking Sluts", a sitcom spec pilot in April, 2002.

• Opened Booked Talent Agency Inc., an entertainment talent agency with 3 locations: Los Angeles, NYC and London/UK; which had 4 divisions: Theatrical (actors - names and up and coming), Commercial (national, regional and local), Print (top models and newly discovered) and Literary (writers, producers, directors and publishing).
• Opened Wood / Foley, a talent management company with celebrity talent.
• Worked as a freelance casting director.
• Opened and operated Cal X Fun Spas - a northern California retail chain.
• Worked with Advertising Agencies at all levels.
• Sold advertising on TV/Cable (Networks such as; MTV, ESPN, CNN, USA, Lifetime and other national cable networks).
• Sold Radio advertising 3 different formats Top 40 (CHR), Urban and Rock (AOR).
• Extensive knowledge of research development for selling electronic, print and online media.
• Organized National and Local Promotions in 3 of the top markets California, NYC and Chicago.
• Knowledgeable with all aspects of Television and Film production in respect to casting, producing, development, and marketing and contract negotiations.
• Attend Regularly many of the Worldwide Award shows (Oscars, Grammy’s, Emmy’s, and film premiers), film festival (Cannes, Sundance), concerts (including tours) and Charities.

Our Mission:

• Central Artists' commitment is to create miracles with our clients. Over the years we have been representing actors that are in many of the major Feature Films, Television Series, National Commercials, and Print Ad campaigns all over the world.

• We believe each of our clients deserve to have their acting dreams come true. We are here to create the best working team, and make your journey with us one you will always remember.

Our History:

• Central Artists, incorporated on July 27, 2000, has been building a strong client list mostly through industry referrals.

• We represent unique and talented actors.

• Laura handles the Theatrical Department

• Jean-Marc handles the Commercial & Print Departments

Our Motto:

• "Being in the mix"