Michael A Pellegrino
- Talent Agent
- Producer
Before forming and co-founding Artists Management Agency, Michael Pellegrino has been in the entertainment industry most of his life...
As a young teenager, Michael appeared in the Marva Collins Story, staring Cicely Tyson and Morgan Freeman. Later that same year, Michael was also given the opportunity to work with the late great John Belushi in the movie Continental Divide. As an adult, Michael found his comfort zone behind the camera as a talent agent specializing in packaging Film and TV. In 1992, Michael joined Max Net entertainment as a casting director and went on to become a senior writer, and eventually became the head of the television division. Michael then was hired by Hugh Hefner personally to become the head of development for Playboy TV.
In 1994 Michael teamed up with R&B and legendary Motown artist Ronnie McNeir, from the Four Tops, it wasn't long after they fortified a brother like bond that Michael assumed the management position to Ronnie McNeir and they have been a team ever since. Michael became the GM of The Four Tops and maintained the position for 15 years. In (2000) Michael was recruited by Artist Management, founded by legendary CAA founder, talent agent Michael Ovitz, and Michaels mentor, to be a writer, and he began to work alongside Michael Ovitz again. In (2001) Michael signed a six-million-dollar publishing agreement. One of the biggest ever given to an author. Later that year, Michael became a New York Times bestselling author. Michael teamed up with Area 52 Entertainment LLC to produce and co-write what would soon be a Las Vegas musical hit.
Michael worked with legendary producers Gary Ouellet and David Tumaroff to make Tease the musical a Las Vegas smash hit. In (2004) Michael was recruited by Sunset Island Records to be the VP of Artist Development. In (2005) Michael went on to co-produce the CD entitled Ronnie Mac, and company Michael also co-wrote the song "I Don't Feel That Way Anymore" written with Ronnie McNeir and Kathy Lamar. In 2010, Michael was the executive producer of the CD titled "Living My Life." Michael has continued concurrently throughout to do his first love, which is writing and developing movies and TV shows. In the span of time from 2014 to 2018, Michael was named Vice President of Film and Television at Media Artists Group.
Also, in (2015) Michael started his own production company called Relentless Entertainment. The company develops everything from reality TV, drama, comedy, to animation. Michael loves creating animation feature films and TV shows. Michael is currently developing and packaging a wonderful animation TV show titled "FuzzBunz" In (2016) Michael was responsible for giving the world the best commercial featuring his close friend and client ICE-T. Who doesn't remember ICE-T selling lemonade with a bunch of children. This was considered one of the most memorable Geico commercials ever.
Michael is considered one of Hollywood's most persuasive talent agents in the industry. He is in the process of launching his own clothing line called 'Persuasion'. The line includes cologne for men and perfume for women. Michael's production company was named Relentless Entertainment because he never gives up, and to do that, you must also be persuasive. Michael is also the creator of what some industry insider's say is a game changer for the literary industry. Michael created the website called The Authors World, which just might be the next Amazon.
Michael's gifts took light in his creativity, drive, and leadership for his A-list clients like Jermaine Jackson, world renowned chef Cat Cora, Multi Grammy winner, Emmy winner and MTV VMA award recipient Nicole Ehrlich, Marlon Jackson of the Jackson 5, Larry Braggs of the Temptations, ICE-T, Coco, Treach (Anthony Cris), Hulk Hogan, Brooke Hogan, Nick Hogan, and many others. Michael is currently working with Oscar winners Barrie Osborne, Terry George, and a Lister director, Jay Russell. Michael is a voting member of the Recording Academy, a member of the Writers Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild, and the Author's Guild. Michael is a highly rated speaker at Toronto International Film Festival, Sundance, and Dubuque Iowa Film Festival on industry related topics. Michael has packaged over (100) motion pictures and television shows. Michael is currently packaging over a billion dollars worth of intellectual properties.
Michael also has several causes that he is extremely passionate about. Prison reform is one of them. Michael has an extraordinarily strong belief that a large percentage of people that are incarcerated can be rehabilitated, but the current system in place doesn't give these inmates the proper opportunity for reform. In (1999) Michael was responsible for setting up the first ever educational program in the state of Nevada to help inmates receive their GED and help them obtain jobs before they were paroled. He also implemented a program to help inmates with anger management. In Michael's own words, "reform does not apply to everyone, but a large portion of inmates do deserve a second chance."
As a young teenager, Michael appeared in the Marva Collins Story, staring Cicely Tyson and Morgan Freeman. Later that same year, Michael was also given the opportunity to work with the late great John Belushi in the movie Continental Divide. As an adult, Michael found his comfort zone behind the camera as a talent agent specializing in packaging Film and TV. In 1992, Michael joined Max Net entertainment as a casting director and went on to become a senior writer, and eventually became the head of the television division. Michael then was hired by Hugh Hefner personally to become the head of development for Playboy TV.
In 1994 Michael teamed up with R&B and legendary Motown artist Ronnie McNeir, from the Four Tops, it wasn't long after they fortified a brother like bond that Michael assumed the management position to Ronnie McNeir and they have been a team ever since. Michael became the GM of The Four Tops and maintained the position for 15 years. In (2000) Michael was recruited by Artist Management, founded by legendary CAA founder, talent agent Michael Ovitz, and Michaels mentor, to be a writer, and he began to work alongside Michael Ovitz again. In (2001) Michael signed a six-million-dollar publishing agreement. One of the biggest ever given to an author. Later that year, Michael became a New York Times bestselling author. Michael teamed up with Area 52 Entertainment LLC to produce and co-write what would soon be a Las Vegas musical hit.
Michael worked with legendary producers Gary Ouellet and David Tumaroff to make Tease the musical a Las Vegas smash hit. In (2004) Michael was recruited by Sunset Island Records to be the VP of Artist Development. In (2005) Michael went on to co-produce the CD entitled Ronnie Mac, and company Michael also co-wrote the song "I Don't Feel That Way Anymore" written with Ronnie McNeir and Kathy Lamar. In 2010, Michael was the executive producer of the CD titled "Living My Life." Michael has continued concurrently throughout to do his first love, which is writing and developing movies and TV shows. In the span of time from 2014 to 2018, Michael was named Vice President of Film and Television at Media Artists Group.
Also, in (2015) Michael started his own production company called Relentless Entertainment. The company develops everything from reality TV, drama, comedy, to animation. Michael loves creating animation feature films and TV shows. Michael is currently developing and packaging a wonderful animation TV show titled "FuzzBunz" In (2016) Michael was responsible for giving the world the best commercial featuring his close friend and client ICE-T. Who doesn't remember ICE-T selling lemonade with a bunch of children. This was considered one of the most memorable Geico commercials ever.
Michael is considered one of Hollywood's most persuasive talent agents in the industry. He is in the process of launching his own clothing line called 'Persuasion'. The line includes cologne for men and perfume for women. Michael's production company was named Relentless Entertainment because he never gives up, and to do that, you must also be persuasive. Michael is also the creator of what some industry insider's say is a game changer for the literary industry. Michael created the website called The Authors World, which just might be the next Amazon.
Michael's gifts took light in his creativity, drive, and leadership for his A-list clients like Jermaine Jackson, world renowned chef Cat Cora, Multi Grammy winner, Emmy winner and MTV VMA award recipient Nicole Ehrlich, Marlon Jackson of the Jackson 5, Larry Braggs of the Temptations, ICE-T, Coco, Treach (Anthony Cris), Hulk Hogan, Brooke Hogan, Nick Hogan, and many others. Michael is currently working with Oscar winners Barrie Osborne, Terry George, and a Lister director, Jay Russell. Michael is a voting member of the Recording Academy, a member of the Writers Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild, and the Author's Guild. Michael is a highly rated speaker at Toronto International Film Festival, Sundance, and Dubuque Iowa Film Festival on industry related topics. Michael has packaged over (100) motion pictures and television shows. Michael is currently packaging over a billion dollars worth of intellectual properties.
Michael also has several causes that he is extremely passionate about. Prison reform is one of them. Michael has an extraordinarily strong belief that a large percentage of people that are incarcerated can be rehabilitated, but the current system in place doesn't give these inmates the proper opportunity for reform. In (1999) Michael was responsible for setting up the first ever educational program in the state of Nevada to help inmates receive their GED and help them obtain jobs before they were paroled. He also implemented a program to help inmates with anger management. In Michael's own words, "reform does not apply to everyone, but a large portion of inmates do deserve a second chance."