A directory of NYC talent agencies and management companies — with union franchising status
Last updated: June 2026 · Sources: SAG-AFTRA, AEA, Backstage, verified industry directories
The Big Three work by referral only and primarily represent established talent.
Undisputed industry leader · Acquired ICM Partners 2022
Majority-owned by the Pinault family (Gucci/Kering)
📍 New York, NY (HQ: Los Angeles)
🌐 caa.com
Referral only.
Parent company Endeavor taken private by Silver Lake in 2025 ($25B)
Rebranded as The WME Group · Top 3 global agencies
📍 11 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010
Referral only.
Strong in digital media, publishing, intellectual property
Known for fostering diverse and unique talent
📍 888 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10106
Referral only.
Top boutique agency · Clients: Elizabeth Olsen, Jamie Foxx, Winona Ryder
📍 130 W. 42nd Street, Suite 2400, New York, NY 10036
📞 (212) 997-1818
Referral preferred.
Full service · Also has LA office
📍 275 Seventh Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10001
📞 (646) 486-4600
Full service · Clients: Martin Lawrence, Gary Oldman, James Earl Jones
📍 888 Seventh Avenue, Suite 602, New York, NY 10106
📞 (212) 582-1500
Focused on building long-term careers for rising stars
📍 1776 Broadway, Suite 1810, New York, NY 10019
📞 (212) 315-4455
One of NYC's most respected boutique theater agencies
📍 448 W. 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
📞 (212) 765-5630
Full service · Also has LA office
📍 257 Park Avenue South, Suite 900, New York, NY 10010
📞 (212) 477-1666
📍 1501 Broadway, Suite 703, New York, NY 10036
📞 (212) 382-2000
📍 311 W. 43rd Street, Suite 401, New York, NY 10036
📞 (212) 586-9110
📍 454 W. 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
📞 (212) 713-1635
All types including children 10+ · Interviews by appointment
📍 119 West 57th Street, Suite 711, New York, NY 10019
📍 6 East 39th Street, Suite 1202, New York, NY 10016
New York, NY
📍 315 W. 57th Street, Suite 4H, New York, NY 10019
📞 (212) 541-5250
All types including children from age 3 · Photos/resumes by mail only
📍 1560 Broadway, Suite 1110, New York, NY 10036
📞 (212) 221-0220
📍 2 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1910, New York, NY 10121
📞 (212) 292-4910
📍 36 E. 22nd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10010
📞 (212) 529-4555
📍 274 Madison Avenue, Suite 1104, New York, NY 10016
📞 (212) 889-9450
All types including children
📍 156 Fifth Avenue, Suite 711, New York, NY 10010
📞 (212) 463-8455
📍 352 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1500, New York, NY 10001
📞 (212) 376-6330
📍 235 W. 56th Street, New York, NY 10019
📞 (212) 765-4280
📍 250 West 57th Street, Suite 2128, New York, NY 10107
Managers are NOT union-franchised. They provide career strategy, development, and often co-produce. Most charge 10–15% commission. Most top firms are referral only.
The original management-production company · Founded 1969
Produced The Sopranos, Real Time with Bill Maher
Clients: Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Sydney Sweeney, and more
Acquired by THE·TEAM in 2026
📍 New York & Los Angeles
Referral only · Not union-franchised
Ranked #5 on IMDb Pro · Also a major production company
Production credits: Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine, Winter's Bone
Clients: Mahershala Ali, Emma Stone, Samuel L. Jackson, Betty Gilpin
📍 New York & Los Angeles
Referral only · Not union-franchised
Offices in New York & Los Angeles · 850+ clients
Clients: Sam Rockwell, Natalie Dormer, Samara Weaving, Zoë Kravitz
📍 New York & Los Angeles
Referral only · Not union-franchised
Clients: Tina Fey, Mike Judge
Produced The Office, Four Seasons, King of the Hill
Recently expanded into sports & news talent mgmt.
📍 New York & Los Angeles
Referral only · Not union-franchised
One of the influential management companies that helped managers win seats at the negotiation table
📍 Los Angeles (serves NY clients)
Referral only · Not union-franchised
Clients: Krysten Ritter, Billy Porter, Cameron Monaghan
📍 New York & Los Angeles
Referral only · Not union-franchised
Represents screenwriters, directors, and actors
📍 New York, NY
Not union-franchised
All types, 18 through seniors · Film, TV & theater
📍 New York, NY 10036 & Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Not union-franchised
📍 New York, NY & Santa Monica, CA
Not union-franchised
| SAG-AFTRA Franchised Agents | Official searchable list of NY franchised agents · (212) 863-4230 | sagaftra.org |
| Actors' Equity Association | AEA franchised agent directory for theater actors | actorsequity.org |
| Backstage | Agency listings, audition notices, industry resources | backstage.com |
| NYCastings / DirectSubmit | Agent & manager directory with direct submission links | nycastings.com |
| Up-To-Date Actor | Subscription manager & agency database with contacts | uptodateactor.com |
NYC Talent Agents & Managers Directory · Sources: SAG-AFTRA, AEA, Backstage · Last updated June 2026