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Howard Bragman
Actor, Producer
Born February 24, 1956Died February 11, 2023 (66 years)
Howard Bragman is one of the most recognized public relations professionals in America. He has taken his 30+ years of agency experience, in virtually every area of PR, and become the "go-to" guy on television to explain celebrity misbehavior, corporate crisis and the role of "spin" in our everyday lives. He is a frequent contributor to ABC's Good Morning America (1975) and PR expert on CNN and MSNBC.
In addition, he is often quoted in magazines, newspapers and on-line media outlets. Bragman founded "Fifteen Minutes" in 2005 and it has evolved into one of the most respected boutique entertainment public relations agencies in the US. His personal participation includes high-level strategy, top-tier media contacts, crisis communications, media training and agency vision and values. Prior to "Fifteen Minutes", he founded "BNC", which has become the largest entertainment PR agency in the world. He sold the agency to "IPG" in 2000. Prior to that, he was a Vice President at PR giant, "Burson-Marsteller". In addition to his agency work, Bragman was an award-winning adjunct professor at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communications and is the author of the bestselling book, "Where's My Fifteen Minutes? (Penguin/Portfolio, 2008). He has received numerous awards and recognition for his work as a political activist for those with HIV/AIDS, GLBT Civil Rights and Jewish causes. He resides in Los Angeles with his husband, a nationally-respected horse trainer.
In addition, he is often quoted in magazines, newspapers and on-line media outlets. Bragman founded "Fifteen Minutes" in 2005 and it has evolved into one of the most respected boutique entertainment public relations agencies in the US. His personal participation includes high-level strategy, top-tier media contacts, crisis communications, media training and agency vision and values. Prior to "Fifteen Minutes", he founded "BNC", which has become the largest entertainment PR agency in the world. He sold the agency to "IPG" in 2000. Prior to that, he was a Vice President at PR giant, "Burson-Marsteller". In addition to his agency work, Bragman was an award-winning adjunct professor at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communications and is the author of the bestselling book, "Where's My Fifteen Minutes? (Penguin/Portfolio, 2008). He has received numerous awards and recognition for his work as a political activist for those with HIV/AIDS, GLBT Civil Rights and Jewish causes. He resides in Los Angeles with his husband, a nationally-respected horse trainer.
Filmography
| 2023 | Sorry/Not Sorry · as Self - Abc News Contributor |
| 2023 | Commitment to Life · as Self |
| 2023 | Sex Before The Internet (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2018 | The Issue Is (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | How It Really Happened (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | Join or Die with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) · as Himself |
| 2014 | Laura Coates Live (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 2013 | The Lead with Jake Tapper (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 2012 | Larry King Now (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 2011 | Erin Burnett OutFront (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 2011 | Anderson (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 2011 | 50 Documentaries to See Before You Die (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Guru |
| 2011 | Wish Me Away · as Self |
| 2011 | Becoming Chaz · as Self - Chaz's Publicist |
| 2011 | Piers Morgan Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | Joy Behar: Say Anything! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | RuPaul's Drag Race (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge |
| 2008 | The Doctors (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 2006 | The Daily 10 (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 2005 | Here with Pride · as Self |
| 2005 | Showbiz Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | The Insider (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 2004 | E! 101 Most Starlicious Makeovers · as Self |
| 2002 | Dr. Phil (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 2002 | Stars: An Oscar's Party · as Self |
| 1999 | The Early Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | Hardball with Chris Mathews (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 1996 | Access Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | msnbc Live (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Extra (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | Reliable Sources (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 1991 | E! News (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1985 | Larry King Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 1979 | Nightline (TV Series) · as Self - News Consultant |
| 1979 | CBS Sunday Morning With Jane Pauley (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1978 | 20/20 (TV Series) · as Self - News Consultant |
| 1975 | Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - News Consultant |
| 1970 | NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (TV Series) · as Self - Public Relations Expert |
| 1953 | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir (TV Series) · as Self - News Consultant |
| 1952 | Today (TV Series) · as Self |