Marty Erlichman, Longtime Manager for Barbra Streisand, Dies at 97 — SkimNews
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- Marty Erlichman died at 97 from age-related causes, ending a six-decade career as Barbra Streisand’s manager and a key architect of her rise from nightclub performer to global star
- Barbra Streisand said she considered Erlichman 'indestructible' and credited him with unwavering loyalty and support throughout her career, calling him irreplaceable
- Marty Erlichman also managed the Irish folk group The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, heavyweight champion George Foreman, and comedian Chevy Chase, among other entertainment figures
- Marty Erlichman executive produced Streisand’s 1994 HBO special 'Barbra: The Concert' and worked on her 2000 Millennium Concert and 2006–2007 world tour
- Marty Erlichman produced films including Streisand’s 1974 comedy 'For Pete’s Sake,' Michael Crichton’s 1978 thriller 'Coma,' and the 1983 romantic thriller 'Breathless' starring Richard Gere
- Marty Erlichman was born in Brooklyn in 1929, graduated from Drake University, and is survived by his wife Miko Mayama Erlichman, son J.J., daughter-in-law Talia, and four grandchildren
Why it matters: Erlichman’s death marks the end of a foundational partnership in entertainment history—his six-decade stewardship helped shape Streisand’s career trajectory and set a precedent for artist-manager longevity in Hollywood, with lasting influence on how top-tier talent navigates business and creative control.
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