KERNER MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES
About Richard Kerner
Founder of Kerner Management Associates (KMA), Richard Kerner has been a personal manager of actors for 20 years. What sets Richard apart from other managers is that he genuinely cares about his clients and has a direct and honest way of dealing with people.
Kerner was raised in New York, earned a business degree and after a brief stint as an actor decided talent representation was the right path for him. After working for two prestigious talent agencies “The William Morris Agency” and “Susan Smith and Associates, Kerner branched out into Talent Management. He found that working with a smaller group of actors to supervise and groom their careers, was better suited for his talents. Kerner is based in Los Angeles and represents actors in LA, New York, The South East and Internationally.
His clients have worked on many of the top Television shows, Movies and TV commercials. Such as 'Ray Donovan', 'Mad Men', The Walking Dead', 'The Good Wife', 'Grace and Frankie', 'That 70's Show', 'Supernatural', The Wire', 'The Sopranos', 'NCIS', 'Friends', 'Seinfeld', 'ER', 'The Shield', 'Entourage', 'General Hospital', 'The Bold and the Beautiful', 'All My Children' and such movies as 'American Sniper', August Osage County', Iron Man', 'Anchorman', 'Minority Report', 'Jurassic Park', 'Serendipity', 'Storytelling' 'Kids', 'Austin Powers in Goldmember' etc.
MICHAEL GROSS
Michael is best known for his wonderful portrayal of Steven Keaton on the hit NBC sit com "Family Ties" as well as playing Burt Gummer in seven "Tremors" movies. His numerous other credits include "Suits", all the "Law and Order" shows, "CSI", "Grace and Frankie", "Curb your Enthusiasm", "Anger Management", "How I Met Your Mother", and "ER" among numerous other Film, TV Movies, Episodic and theatre credits.
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KIM RHODES
Kim is known for her three season stint as Carrie Martin on "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody". She then turned to a very different character as Sheriff Jody Mills for seven seasons and counting on "Supernatural". Many of her other credits include the new Carlton Cuse series "Colony" for USA as well as roles on "NCIS", "Extant", "Star Trek: Voyager" and the films "Atlas Shrugged II; The Strike" and "Beethoven Saves Christmas".
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DON STARK
Don is a consummate actor known for his seven season run as Bob Pincotti on “That 70's Show” as well as playing Oscar Kincade on the VH1 series “Hit the Floor”. Some of Don's notable film credits include Woody Allen's film “Cafe Society”, the Walt Disney Epic 'John Carter' and “Heaven’s Prisoners”. Some of his other countless Television credits include “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, “The Odd Couple”, “Castle”, “American Horror Story”, “CSI”, and “The Good Wife”.
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MEREDITH BAXTER
Meredith is a veteran of the stage and screen best known for her leading role as Elyse Keaton on the hit NBC sitcom Family Ties. Some of her other notable TV credits include Bridget Loves Bernie, 7th Heaven, Brothers and Sisters, The Young and the Restless, A Woman Scorned; The Betty Broderick Story and Murder on the Orient Express. Her film credits include All The Presidents Men and Paradise, Texas
STEVEN WILLIAMS
Steven is an accomplished actor who is well known as Capt. Adam Fuller on the Series "21 Jump Street", Mr. X on "The X Files" and Rufus Turner on the CW series "Supernatural". Steven also had a significant roles in Season 2 of the HBO series "The Leftovers" opposite Regina King and Justin Theroux. As well as such series as "True Detective", "The Chi" , "Snowfall" and The Family Business" among numerous others.
Some of his film credits include "Birds of Prey", "IT" and the stoic role of 'Trooper Mount' in the classic comedy "The Blues Brothers" for John Landis and "Corrina Corrina" with Whoopi Goldberg.
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KATERINA REDNIKOVA
Katerina is an accomplished, award winning Russian actress who was first introduced to the United States with the Oscar-nominated foreign film "The Thief". She also co-starred with Daniel Craig in a BBC movie "Archangel" and the recent award winning Russian film "Home".
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JOSHUA LEBAR
Josh is best known for playing 'Josh Weinstein' on the HBO series “Entourage”. His other credits include “NCIS”, "Castle", "The Affair", “Mad Men”, “Major Crimes”, “CSI: NY”, “Pushing Daisies” and “Boston Public’ and the films 'Traded" and "Random Encounters"
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DARCY DONAVAN
DARCY is a beautiful and talented actress and singer from Tennessee. She is known for her very funny role in "Anchorman" opposite Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd. As well as her great work in Television on such series as "Modern Family", "Parks and Rec", "My Name is Earl" and other series.
LEO FITZPATRICK
Leo is known for playing 'Telly' in the indie hit “Kids” and as 'Johnny Weeks' on “The Wire”. Leo works in numerous indie films as well as television and Studio films. His credits include Todd Solodnz’ 'Storytelling', Rebecca Miller's 'Personal velocity', Larry Clark's 'Bully', “Gotham”, “Law and Order: SVU”, “Broad City”, “Son's of Anarchy’, “My Name is Earl”, ‘Blue Bloods”, “Burn Notice”, ‘Carnivale” and “Law and Order Criminal Intent”.
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SHAUN HOLMES
Shaun is a Los Angeles based actress whose captivating presence and versatile range make her an undeniable force on screen. Originally from Kansas , Shaun's unique ethnically ambiguous look (Korean, German and Irish) and deep resonant voice set her apart , leaving a lasting impression in every role she takes on. Shaun has had lead and supporting roles in multiple feature films sharing the screen with globally recognized talent and showcasing her ability to bring authenticity to diverse characters.
FAHIM FAZLI
Fahim is an accomplished actor from Afghanistan . His acting credits include the Clint Eastwood directed "American Sniper", Barry Levinson's "Rock the Kasbah", the Jerry Bruckheimer film "Horse Soldiers", Fort Bliss, ARGO, Iron Man and such TV series as NCIS, LOUIE, HBO's The Brink and The Unit. Fahim has also been a Civilian Contractor and translator for the US Military in Afghanistan and has co-written his autobiography "Fahim Speaks".
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MACKENZIE MARSH
Mackenzie has a musical theatre background and has co-starred in the Courtney Cox directed feature "Just Before I Go" as well as the Judd Apatow produced Netflix film "Pee-Wee's Big Holiday". Some of her TV credits include "George & Mandy's First Marriage, "Grey's Anatomy", "Charmed", "Will and Grace", "Jane The Virgin" , the Kevin Bacon FOX series “The Following’ and ABC's ‘American Housewife”.
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SITARA ATTAIE
Sitara is a beautiful and talented actress from Afghanistan. Her credits include "Homeland" , HBO's "True Blood" , Chuck Lorre's "United States of Al" on CBS and the films "Faraar", "Argo" and "The Interrogation of Ike Tully".
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TRAVIS QUENTIN YOUNG
Travis is a talented actor and musician from Louisiana whose credits include "Devious Maids" for Lifetime, "Vinyl" for HBO , "Teen Spirit" for ABC Family, Stressed to Death for Lifetime and the films "The Automatic Hate" , Mamma's Boy" and most recently starring in the film "I really love my husband" which premiered at the SXSW film festival.
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PURBI JOSHI
Purbi Joshi is a well known actress in India who starred in the series Metro Park on Amazon Prime and in a popular sketch comedy series "Comedy Circus" and "The Great Indian Comedy Show" in India which is their version of "Saturday Night Live". Purbi also had a lead role in the film "Hala", which premiered at Sundance and was produced by Jada Pinkett Smith"
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KMA Clients
Kerner partners with his clients to help them realize their creative goals. His philosophy towards management is always be prepared. NEVER miss an audition. Have integrity, Train with the best, be appreciative of every opportunity and job.
Treat people the way you want to be treated.