Guy Oseary Net Worth & Biography

Guy Oseary is a popular Israeli-American talent manager and writer. His clients include the famous entertainment act Madonna and the rock band U2. An entrepreneur and media businessman, Guy was an A&R executive and later served as the chairman of Maverick Records. He helped develop several artists in the industry, including big names like Michelle Branch, Alanis Morrisette, Paul Oakenfold, and Prodigy. He has worked on the soundtracks of numerous movies, including “The Matrix” and “Kill Bill.” Guy Oseary later became a principal with the management firm Untitled Entertainment where he currently manages clients such as Amy Schumer, and as aforementioned, Madonna.

Early Life: Childhood, Family, Education

He was born Guy Harley Oseary in Jerusalem, Israel, on October 3, 1972. Theirs was a devoted Jewish family.

When he was much younger, he relocated with his parents to California, in the United States, where he was subsequently brought up.

Guy attended Beverly Hills High School in California. His career literally picked up from there and not much is known about his education at tertiary level.

Professional Life: Entrepreneurial Career

Guy Oseary was only 17 years old when he started working as an independent A&R representative in 1989. He soon became one of the earliest employees of Madonna’s Maverick music record label in the year 1992. At the age of 19, he joined Maverick Record Label as an A&R executive, and then swiftly rose through the ranks to chairman, developing a long list of talented artists that included Summercamp, Michelle Branch, Paul Oakenfold, The Wreckers, Deftones, Alanis Morissette, and The Prodigy. He also worked on the soundtracks of film series as “Kill Bill”, “Austin Powers”, and “The Matrix”.

Through his influence and guidance, the Maverick group was able to sell more than 100 million albums worldwide and claimed its spot as one of the leading boutique labels in the American entertainment industry.

As part of Maverick Films, Guy Oseary executive produced Rob Zombie’s earliest two ventures into feature film production: “The Devil’s Rejects” and “House of 1000 Corpses”. He also worked on the production of the four films of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Twilight, New Moon, and Breaking Dawn – Part 1. Furthermore, he also serves as the executive producer on New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly and Last Call with Carson Daly.

In May 2004, he partnered with Stephanie Simon and Jason Weinberg to become a principal in the management company Untitled Entertainment, which has offices in New York City, New York, and Beverly Hills, California.

In 2005, he became his longtime business partner Madonna’s manager and guided her through a number of tours, including the Confessions Tour in 2006, Sticky & Sweet Tour in 2008, and The MDNA Tour in 2012, which are named as some of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time.

In 2007, he negotiated a deal partnering Madonna with Live Nation valued at about $120 million. On November 12, 2013, it was disclosed that Oseary would be taking over from Paul McGuinness as manager of U2 in a $30 million contract which would see Live Nation purchase both Maverick and U2’s management firm Principle Management. Oseary is also the manager for the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers.

In March 2020, after several decades of active service, Guy Oseary stepped down from his position at Maverick. In October that same year, he combined with Cole Mason and they founded Pearpop.

Achievements: Awards & Honors

Guy Oseary has accomplished quite a lot as he is credited with influencing and bringing into the spotlight a list of talented entertainers including names like Summercamp, Michelle Branch, Paul Oakenfold, The Wreckers, Deftones, Alanis Morissette, and The Prodigy, among others. His clients, as a renowned talent manager, include Madonna, U2, Amy Schumer, and several more.

He won Top Manager Award at the Billboard Touring Awards in 2006 and once again in 2009.

Personal Life: Family, Kids, Private Interests

Guy Oseary and Brazilian Model Michele Alves started dating in 2006. In 2017, after more than ten years of being together and building a very solid relationship through all the highs and lows, they tied the knot in a small wedding ceremony that had mostly their friends and family members in attendance. Together, the couple has four children.

Guy Oseary Net Worth: Salary, Income Sources, Assets, Real Estate

This Israeli-American talent manager who also happens to be an entrepreneur and author can easily be hailed as one of the best in the business. The records show how much he has achieved in just a few decades as a talent manager who has helped guide to the limelight and ultimate success, several gifted entertainers in the music industry.

As it stands, Guy Oseary’s net worth is estimated at $90 million. He owns a $6.25 million worth property in Beverly Hills, California which he purchased in 2005. He also owns another $4.2 million home (next door) which he purchased in 2016. Today, various property value estimation websites claim that the combined value of his roughly 2-acre property is worth anywhere above $20 million if he decides to sell.