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Martha Luttrell, Veteran Talent Agent for Susan Sarandon and Sam Shepard, Dies at 80


Martha Luttrell, a talent agent known for representing actors like Susan Sarandon and Sam Shepard, died Dec. 9. She was 80.

Martha Luttrell, a talent agent who represented a notable array of directors, actors, writers and musicians, died on Dec. 9 in Calabasas, Calif. She was 80. As a one-time representative for directors Martin Campbell, Paul Weiland, Mick Jackson, Tony Bill and Jon Amiel, Luttrell also helped guide the careers of Stephen Rea, Julie Taymor, Dereck Joubert, Beverly Joubert, Susan Sarandon, Judy Davis, Sam Shepard, Waylon Jennings and Don Was. Jeff Berg said: “At the time she began her career there were few women in senior positions working in talent agencies.

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