John Kimble, who had a long career as a Hollywood talent agent at Writers & Artists, Kimble/Parseghian, DHKPR, Triad Artists and William Morris Agency, has died. He was 79 years old.

Kimble died Sunday in Dallas, where he retired in 2022 to be closer to his family, former CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler announced. He was his assistant at Triad from 1985-90, and they remained good friends, he said.

Kimble represented Henry Winkler when he was cast as The Fonz Happy Days In 1974; When hired by Jane Curtin Saturday Night Live In 1975; When Joan Collins joined Dynasty In 1981; When George Clooney lands emergency room In 1994; And Matthew Perry When did he sign up? Friendsalso in ’94.

Over the years, Kimble’s clients have included Julie Andrews, Ann-Margret, Sara Gilbert, Emilio Estevez, Brooke Shields, Lea Thompson, Cary Elwes, Linda Hamilton, Delta Burke, Victoria President, Nell Carter, Rachel Ward and Meredith Baxter.

Kimble was born on August 1, 1945, in Kingsville, Texas, and grew up in Uvalde, Texas; Here he performed in high school theater productions, was president of the student council, and played on the football team.

After graduating from the University of Texas El Paso with a theater degree, she moved to New York to pursue acting and was eventually offered a contract with Screen Gems – but decided to represent actors instead.

He began his agency career working with Joan Scott at Writers & Artists, then started his own company, John D. Kimble Inc., in July 1977 with an employee named Tim Angle.

A year later, Kimble and fellow talent agent Gene Parseghian 250 W. 57th St. in New York. He merged his companies to form Kimble/Parseghian in the Fisk Building at and included his initial client lists. William HurtPamela Reed, Kevin Bacon, Griffin Dunne, Martin Short and Andrea Martin.

Following their success, Kimble moved to California to open an office in Los Angeles. Soon after, Los Angeles-based talent agents Arnold Rifkin and Nicole David (of Rifkin-David) and New York-based Jeffrey Hunter joined with Kimble/Parseghian to form DHKPR.

Kimble would remain in Los Angeles while Parseghian remained in New York.

In 1984, DHKPR merged with literary agency Adams-Ray-Rosenberg and musical talent agents Regency Artists to create Triad. As a partner, Kimble demonstrated his ability to nurture and develop talent and be a tough but fair negotiator.

In 1991, Triad was acquired by William Morris and Kimble would serve as head of the TV talent department. He left in 2002 to move into the creative side of the business.

Her love of design and collecting led to the opening of Kimble-Wallach, an antique and interior design store in Beverly Hills. It has also joined forces with Meridith Baer Home, a luxury staging and interior design firm.

Survivors include his niece, Kimberly (and her husband, Jeffrey); nephew Steven (and wife Kristin); great-niece and great-nephew Ashley and Austin; and great-great-nephews Carson, Riley and Wes.

His older sister Barbara died in 2017.

“John loved his family and friends,” his family said in a statement. “He had a profound impact on the lives and careers of many people throughout his storied career. “He was larger than life and would leave a lasting legacy on a business he was instrumental in establishing.”

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Briscoe Animal Rescue Center in Uvalde; PO Box 1650; Uvalde, TX 78802 (phone number 830-591-9229).