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Bernie Brillstein and Brad Grey are the most powerful talent managers in Hollywood today. Their company. Brillstein-Grey, has a 35-year-old track record which is unequalled by its competitors.

Roy Raymond was a quiet guy and was the brains behind the success of Victoria's Secret. He was an effective salesman capable of bending other people's opinions to fit his vision. A succession of wrong business decisions made him lose Victoria's Secret and ended his life.

Jeff Bridges has portrayed the role of a damaged loner who tries to hide his feelings in many of his films. In reality, Bridges possesses an exuberant personality, which disappears behind his roles as a result of his acting talent.

David Caruso is currently television's most popular actor. Caruso, who recently accepted a leading role in the film entitled 'Kiss of Death', was awarded a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Detective John Kelly on the drama series 'NYPD Blue'.

Teen idol Johnny Depp enjoys being one because he gets his girls. However, his misgiving is that he is followed everywhere for it. Depp's lovelife is now an open book as everybody knows he lost his virginity at 13, got married at 20 and divorced at 22.

Adrian Lyne is coming out with his latest picture entitled 'Indecent Proposal,' starring Robert Redford, Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson. Lyne's other film credits include 'Fatal Attraction,' '9 1/2 Weeks' and 'Flashdance.'

Actor Robert Downey, Jr, plays comedian Charlie Chaplin in the movie 'Chaplin.' Downey, one of the more talented American actors around, believes that playing Chaplin will gain him the recognition of being a serious actor.

Kyle MacLachlan grew up with successful parents. He was taught the value of hard work and the fame he is reaping has much to do with striving for what he wanted to reach. He wants to understand life yet not uncover all its mysteries. MacLachlan aims to do more than the ordinary person.

Michael Keaton has made a successful transition in his acting career. Starting from stand-up comedy acts, he has progressed into a serious and competent actor as 'Batman'. He discusses his search for grace.

British production designer Anthony Francis Furst committed suicide on Nov 24, 1991. Close friends and associates share their thoughts on his work, character and the circumstances that might have led to his death.

Talent agencies are the backbone of the movie industry. Talent agents are mainly responsible for launching the careers of most actors, directors and producers. As such, talent agents should have the ability to not only recognize talent but to keep abreast of current news in the industry.

At age 30, Kenneth Branagh has already starred with the Royal Shakespeare Company, founded the Renaissance Theatre Company, and made the film 'Henry V.' He has now directed and stars in, along with wife Emma Thompson, the Hollywood movie 'Dead Again.'

Actress Valeria Golino starred in slapstick films such as 'Big Top Pee-Wee', 'Hot Shots!', and 'Clean Slate'. The 27-year old Golino, who speaks four languages, now plans to concentrate on drama. She regularly appears in European movies.

Actress Madeleine Stowe expressed frustration over not being able to portray strong-willed and aggressive women. However, Stowe noted that in her latest film, Bad Girls, she was able to acquire such a role.

TV actress Helen Hunt, who plays the smart wife Jamie Buchman in the program 'Mad About You,' has brought a fresh approach to wife roles on television. She has been engaged in television acting since she was nine years old.

Singer-actress Tia Carrere remains down-to-earth despite her fast rise in both the movie and music scenes. The 25-year old says she is content with her life as a newly-wed and looks forward to more acting and singing projects.

Twentytwo-year old actress Lara Flynn Boyle of 'Twin Peaks' fame is set to appear in two upcoming motion pictures. She stars in Alan Rudolph's 'Equinox' opposite Matthew Modine and in 'The Temp' with Tim Hutton.

French actress Anne Parillaud earned her claim to fame in the US through the movie 'La Femme Nikita.' The air of mystery which surrounds her personality leaves many people intrigued by this lovely screen siren.

Actress Lolita Davidovich realizes what men would like from her and she has put this across in the films she has appeared in. Discovered in a coast-to-coast talent search for the movie 'Blaze,' Davidovich lives outside Hollywood with her dog Grozny.

De Mornay has portrayed sultry, seductive women in most of her movie roles, such as the call girl in 'Risky Business.' In her latest movie, 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle,' she portrays a seductive nanny who tries to destroy a family.

The British film 'Naked' is about the struggles of a violent young man. The movie stars David Thewlis and is directed by Mike Leigh. The film was included in the Cannes Film Festival where Thewlis and Leigh won the best actor and best director awards.

Movie actor Brandon Lee practices martial arts like his late father, martial arts legend Bruce Lee. He currently has multiple-picture deals with Carolco Pictures Inc and Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp.