Don Buchwald's Impressive Net Worth
Don Buchwald is a renowned talent agency owner with an impressive net worth of $150 million. As the founder of Don Buchwald & Associates (DBA), Buchwald established his agency in 1977 alongside five associates. The company quickly became a leader in the entertainment industry, expanding into a bi-coastal powerhouse.
DBA's Locations and Services
DBA operates out of two major locations:
- New York City: The company is housed on six floors of its own office building, strategically located between Madison and Fifth Avenues.
- Los Angeles: In L.A., DBA occupies a vast 12,000-square-foot office complex at 6500 Wilshire Boulevard, overlooking the bustling heart of the city.
The agency offers comprehensive talent representation in various sectors, including film, theater, literary, television, and film packaging. DBA's original Commercial and Broadcast Departments in New York remain highly influential in the marketplace. The agency also boasts a Personal Appearances department, a Syndication Arm for radio, television, and internet, as well as a Young Talent department based in New York.
Partnership with Fortitude
In May 2011, DBA joined forces with the West Coast-based talent agency Fortitude. The partnership brought together Fortitude founders/partners Ben Press and Michael McConnell, alongside DBA executive vice president Julia Buchwald, as co-heads of the now merged entity, Don Buchwald & Associates/Fortitude.
Notable Representation: Howard Stern
One of DBA's most prominent clients is the renowned radio host Howard Stern. Over the years, Don Buchwald has successfully negotiated approximately $2 billion worth of contracts for Stern, from his time on Viacom terrestrial radio to his current tenure at SiriusXM. Stern's first contract with Sirius was valued at $500 million over five years, followed by another five-year $500 million deal in 2010. In December 2015, Stern signed a groundbreaking 12-year deal with Sirius, believed to pay him $80 million per year. This deal includes funds for his salary, staff salaries, and production costs. By the end of this contract, Stern will have earned over $1 billion in salary during his time at Sirius.
