Vincent Cirrincione

Vincent Cirrincione
Born(1947-05-31)May 31, 1947
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
OccupationsTalent manager
Producer
Years active1970s–Present
Known forManaging Halle Berry
Taraji P
Dorothy Dandridge
Websitevincent-cirrincione.com

Vincent Cirrincione (born May 31, 1947) is an American talent manager and film producer who has been credited in shaping the careers of actresses Halle Berry and Taraji P. Henson.[1] In 2018, following allegations of misconduct, Vincent closed his management company, Vincent Cirrincione and Associates, and then reopened again in 2020 as Good Shepherd Management.[2][3]

Early life

Vincent Cirrincione was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in the Marine Park neighborhood under the care of his Italian grandparents. They owned a grocery store.[4]

Career

Vincent has managed American actress Taraji P. Henson (left) and Halle Berry (right)

Cirrincione started his career in the music business in New York City, representing jazz guitarist Larry Coryell. He transitioned to the entertainment industry as a talent manager and in the early 1960s, established Vincent Cirrincione Associates in Los Angeles while keeping his base in New York City.[5][6] He is recognized for discovering and managing the careers of several successful actors, particularly Halle Berry and Taraji P. Henson. Under his mentorship, Berry won an Academy Award, while Henson gained widespread recognition in film and television for her roles in Benjamin Button, Hidden Figures, and Empire.[7]

Cirrincione also ventured into filmmaking, producing projects such as Introducing Dorthy Dandridge (1998),[8] Unthinkable (2010),[9][10] Supremacy (2014),[11] and Lackawanna Blues (2005).[12] He was nominated for an Emmy for his work on both Introducing Dorothy Dandridge and Lackawanna Blues. He has received honors at the Black Movie Awards, the Christopher Awards and the African Movie Academy Awards. His projects have also garnered nominations for the Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards and the Producers Guild of America Awards.[13]

In February 2018, The Washington Post reported that nine women of color accused Vincent of sexual misconduct.[14][15] The allegations included inappropriate behavior and propositions for sex in exchange for career opportunities.[2]

Cirrincione denied the allegations, which came from women he had declined to represent, stating any encounters were consensual and that he never used his position as a condition for representation.[16]

Halle Berry, who Cirrincione managed for over four decades, spoke of him as a bulldog fighting for her career, and Taraji P. Henson thought of him as a “father figure,“ and felt he “totally respected” her. Neither Berry nor Henson ever accused him of any improper advances.[17][18]

Cirrincione announced the closure of his management company Vincent Cirrincione Associates in 2018, stating he did not want to create distractions for his clients.[19]

In 2020, Vincent restarted his company as Good Shepherd Management.[3]

Filmography

Year Title Producer Writer Ref
1999 Introducing Dorothy Dandridge Yes No [8]
2000 The Last Producer Yes No [20]
2010 Frankie & Alice Yes No [21]
2005 Lackawanna Blues Executive No [12]
2010 Unthinkable Maybe No
2014 Supremacy Yes No [11]

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ↑ "Taraji P. Henson Cuts Ties with Manager After He Was Accused of Sexual Harassment". People.com. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  2. 1 2 Segarra, Lisa Marie (2018-02-03). "Halle Berry's Ex-Manager Accused of Sexual Harassment". TIME. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  3. 1 2 "Good Shepherd Management - Client & Contact Info | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  4. ↑ Admin (2018-01-05). "Vincent Cirrincione Biography | Emerald City Journal". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  5. ↑ McHenry, Jackson (2018-02-05). "Hollywood Manager to Close Agency After Sexual-Harassment Accusations". Vulture. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  6. ↑ "Vincent Cirrincione Shuts Down Management Company In Wake Of Sexual Harassment Allegations". Yahoo Entertainment. 2018-02-05. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  7. ↑ Miller, Julie (2017-06-28). "Halle Berry Says Her Oscar Win "Meant Nothing" for Hollywood Diversity". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  8. 1 2 "Introducing Dorthy Dandridge on IMDb". www.imdb.com. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  9. ↑ Leydon, Joe (2010-06-27). "Unthinkable". Variety. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  10. ↑ "Vincent Cirrincione". Variety. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  11. 1 2 Yamato, Jen (2014-06-26). "Well Go USA Acquires Danny Glover Hostage Thriller 'Supremacy'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  12. 1 2 "Lackawanna Blues". www.tcm.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  13. ↑ "IMDb". www.imdb.com. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  14. ↑ Kilkenny, Katie (2018-02-02). "Producer and Manager Vincent Cirrincione Accused of Sexual Harassment". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  15. ↑ Gonzales, Richard (2018-02-05). "Hollywood Star-Maker Accused Of Sexual Harassment Closes Talent Agency". NPR. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  16. ↑ Britzky, Haley (2018-02-02). "Hollywood manager who represented minority women accused of sexual misconduct". Axios. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  17. ↑ Kennedy, Dana (2002-03-10). "OSCAR FILMS; Halle Berry, Bruised and Beautiful, Is on a Mission". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  18. ↑ Desta, Yohana (2018-02-02). "Manager Who Worked with Halle Berry, Taraji P. Henson, Accused of Sexual Misconduct". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  19. ↑ Gonzalez, Umberto (2018-02-05). "Vincent Cirrincione, Taraji P Henson's Ex-Manager, Shutters Firm After Harassment Accusations". TheWrap. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  20. ↑ The Kushner-Locke Company Reports Results of Second Quarter of Fiscal 1999 Business & Entertainment Editors. Business Wire7 May 1999: 1.
  21. ↑ "Frankie & Alice". VincentCirrincione.com. 21 January 2010. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
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