Ari Gold

Jeremy Piven portrays high-powered superagent Ari Gold on the HBO comedy series Entourage. Gold, an owner/partner in the Miller/Gold Talent Agency, represents movie star Vincent Chase (played by Adrien Grenier) and clashes often with Chase's manager and best friend, Eric Murphy (played by Kevin Connolly). Piven has won both an Emmy and Golden Globe for his portrayal of Gold.

Fast Facts:

1. 41-43 years old
2. Children: Jonah and Sara
3. Catchphrase: "Hug it out, bitch"
4. Also represents Vincent's brother, Johnny "Drama" Chase
5. Has his own MySpace page

The Real Ari

It has been suggested that Gold is based on real agent Ari Emanuel, who once represented Jeremy Piven and who actually represents a number of the fictional Ari's clients. Emanuel is the brother of U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel.

Clients

According to the series, Gold represents Eva Longoria, Larry David, M. Night Shyamalan, James Woods, Sharon Stone and others. He is frequently attempting to sign new stars as well, particularly Sarah Silverman, Jessica Alba and Kanye West.

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