Sam Gores was born on 1954 and is the chairman of Paradigm Talent Agency in Beverly Hills, California and has been ranked among the top agents in Hollywood.
10 Facts About Sam Gores
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In 1968, when Sam Gores was 14, his parents sold their home and possessions to purchase plane tickets to immigrate to the United States.
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Sam Gores immediately went to work bagging groceries in an uncle's supermarket, and worked his way through high school as a butcher.
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Sam Gores now serves on The American Academy of Dramatic Arts Board of Trustees.
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Amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Sam Gores laid off a large portion of Paradigm's staff, drawing criticism from media and employees.
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Sam Gores was accused of being misleading after firing more than double the amount of employees originally reported and cutting insurance for laid off employees, which Sam Gores later extended until June 2020.
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One employee filed a lawsuit, alleging serious misconduct from Sam Gores including payoffs, prostitution and criminal misconduct.
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Sam Gores is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Recording Academy.
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Sam Gores serves on the Board of Directors for the Geffen Playhouse, is an active participant in Conservation International, and is involved in Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish Arab Education in Israel.
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Sam Gores is father to three children and grandfather to five grandchildren.