Top 10 Talent Agencies in L.A.

Agency for the Performing Arts (APA): These cats are recognized for their stable of sought-after comedians and their metal division, which includes Judas Priest and Poison. 

 

Creative Artists Agency (CAA): The most prestigious agencies, like CAA, negotiate the highest-profile roles for the most bank. If you're not in Us Weekly this week and you haven't won an Oscar in the past few years, best start at a humbler agency and work your way up.

 

Diverse Talent Group: These primetime bookers negotiate TV talent for a gamut of shows, while also dealing with lesser-known actors, and models.

 

The Gersh Agency: The Gersh Agency, dubbed Gersh or simply TGA, is the only mega-successful family-run agency. They fast-forward young actors' careers, while also taking care of the older clients that are in it for the long haul.
 

 

International Creative Management (ICM): This agency has a great reputation for selling foreign films and television shows, and is known for a galvanizing comedy division. ICM's talent roster is on par with that of CAA and WME.

 

Osbrink Agency: This is a tight-knit, smaller agency that specializes in child actors. It was created by a former stage mom, Cindy Osbrink. Today it represents the most bankable tweens, who appear a range of projects, from controversial Sundance films to hit TV series.

 

Paradigm: This agency emphasizes representation with a familial feel, operating out of swank Beverly Hills headquarters where indie film stars flock.
 

 

United Talent Agency (UTA): In addtiona to a plum group of actors, UTA represents today's hottest innovative young filmmakers. Industry folk turn to UTA for the latest directors on the rise.