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Person who represents the interests of entertainment, broadcast, and sports professionals
A talent agent, or booking agent, is a person who finds work for actors, authors, broadcast journalists, film directors, musicians, models, professional
Talent_agent
Co-founder of the Belg-Allenberg talent agency
– February 1, 1983) was an American talent agent who co-founded, with Bert Allenberg, the Berg-Allenberg talent agency, he was known for his movie package
Phil_Berg_(talent_agent)
American talent agency executive
American entertainment industry executive and talent agent. He is the chief executive officer of United Talent Agency. Kramer was born in Tallahassee, Florida
David_Kramer_(talent_agent)
American actress (1954–2001)
Agrati, October 2, 1954 – September 25, 2001) was an American actress and talent agent. She is best remembered for her role as Mary Bradford, the eldest sister
Lani_O'Grady
American pornographic film actress (born 1972)
actress and radio personality. She has also worked as a director and talent agent. She parodied former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin in six adult films
Lisa_Ann
American business executive
Nicholas Khan (born 1974) is an American business executive and former talent agent. He is the President of WWE and is a member of TKO's board of directors
Nick_Khan
American talent agency (1898–2009)
The William Morris Agency (WMA) was an American talent agency, that represented some of the best-known 20th-century entertainers in film, television, and
William_Morris_Agency
Topics referred to by the same term
as athletes and coaches Talent agent or booking agent, a person who finds jobs for entertainment professionals Trade mark agent, a person who represents
Agent
2026 film by David Wain
Hamm, she and Otto seek him out with the help of Caleb, an aspiring talent agent who loses his job at CAA after stealing Hamm's address. Mistaking "Weird
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
Gail_Daughtry_and_the_Celebrity_Sex_Pass
American talent agent and actress (1940–2021)
Janis Annie Hansen (June 14, 1940 – November 30, 2021) was an American talent agent and actress. Raised in Jamestown, and later Lakewood, both in Chautauqua
Janis_Hansen_(talent_manager)
US trade association of talent agencies
The Association of Talent Agents (ATA) is an American non-profit trade association representing talent agencies in the United States entertainment industry
Association_of_Talent_Agents
British producer, agent and TV personality (born 1940)
1940) is an English author, producer, talent agent and television personality. He is a former theatrical agent who went on to form two production companies
Michael_Whitehall
American film producer
television and media advisory. Born in London, Unger has served as a talent and literary agent for over 20 years. Unger was born in London and raised in London
David_A._Unger
American comedy television series
Sennott for HBO. The series follows Maia (Rachel Sennott), a clientless talent agent until she reconnects with her ex-best friend and influencer Tallulah
I_Love_LA_(TV_series)
American talent agent (born 1960)
Bryan William Lourd (born November 5, 1960) is an American talent agent. He is the CEO and co-chairman of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Bryan William
Bryan_Lourd
American talent manager and patriarch of the Jackson family (1928–2018)
Joseph Walter Jackson (July 26, 1928 – June 27, 2018) was an American talent manager and patriarch of the Jackson family of entertainers. He was inducted
Joe_Jackson_(talent_manager)
American actor (1937–2002)
(August 21, 1937 – July 22, 2002) was an American actor, businessman, and talent agent. He was best known for promoting the pornography careers of his ex-wives
Chuck_Traynor
American actress
Hackett "Topo" Swope (born February 14, 1949) is an American actress and talent agent. She is the daughter of actress Dorothy McGuire and still photographer
Topo_Swope
English actor, singer and ex talent agent
(né McGlashan; born 30 November 1968) is an English actor, singer, and talent agent. Kane was born Kenneth McGlashan on 30 November 1968 in Huyton, Merseyside
Samuel_Kane
British agent, film producer and screenwriter (1930–2019)
Richard John Gregson (5 May 1930 – 21 August 2019) was a British talent agent, film producer and screenwriter. Gregson spent his early career working in
Richard_Gregson
American talent agent (1936–2024)
July 22, 2024) was an American talent agent. He was the founder of the talent agency Buchwald and the longtime agent to Howard Stern. Buchwald died on
Don_Buchwald
Pornographic talent agent
Mark Spiegler (born 1958/1959) is an American talent agent for pornographic actresses and founder of Spiegler Girls, which is often regarded as being among
Mark_Spiegler
2021 film by Paul Thomas Anderson
seductively on the phone to land a potential customer. Introducing her to his talent agent, he is upset that she is open to nudity but refuses to show him her breasts
Licorice_Pizza
American talent agent and manager (born 1962)
Brian Swardstrom (born 1962) is an American talent agent and manager. He is known for his long-time working relationship with Tilda Swinton, Edward Norton
Brian_Swardstrom
American talent agent (1911–1978)
Willson (July 31, 1911 – November 2, 1978) was an American Hollywood talent agent who played a large role in developing the beefcake craze of the 1950s
Henry_Willson
Julie McDonald (born 1954) is a talent agent and co-founder of McDonald Selznick Associates (MSA), an agency headquartered in Hollywood, California, that
Julie_McDonald_(agent)
American talent agent
Faith Kates (born 1957) is an American model agent and talent agent. She was the co-founder, alongside Jean-Luc Brunel, of the Next Management modelling
Faith_Kates
American actor (1945–2026)
Dramatic Arts, he was discovered in New York by a Universal Studios talent agent while performing the lead in the play Philadelphia, Here I Come! After
Randolph_Mantooth
American actress (born 1956)
as a child model before deciding to pursue acting on the advice of a talent agent she met through actress Ann-Margret, who was familiar with her parents
Bo_Derek
American talent agent
Tracey Jacobs is an American talent agent. She is a partner at United Talent Agency and a member of the company's board of directors. Jacobs was raised
Tracey_Jacobs
American actress (1985–2025)
At the time of her death, she was in a long-term relationship with talent agent Jay Cohen. The couple began dating in 2020 and preferred to keep their
Michelle_Trachtenberg
Canadian investor and facilitator (born 1981)
Michael Kives (born February 1, 1981) is a Canadian investor and former talent agent; he is known for his extensive network and influential connections. Kives
Michael_Kives
American television host and actress (born 1967)
2007 remake of the original cult-classic Hairspray as a William Morris talent agent, and teamed up with star Nikki Blonsky (who played Tracy Turnblad in
Ricki_Lake
American businesswoman (b. 1948)
Sinatra (born June 20, 1948) is an American businesswoman, producer, talent agent, actress, singer and author. She is a daughter of Frank Sinatra. Christina
Tina_Sinatra
British talent agent
Richard Noel Marshall Armitage (12 August 1928 – 17 November 1986) was a talent agent, active in England in the 1950s–1980s. Armitage was born on 12 August
Richard_Armitage_(agent)
American secretary and interior decorator, wife of Rock Hudson (1925–2006)
attendant, and secretary for a New York City talent agent, before moving to Hollywood to work for talent agent Henry Willson, who represented actors Rock
Phyllis_Gates
American dancer and talent agent
Burstein; September 4, 1930 – April 5, 2008) was an American dancer and talent agent, who discovered and represented many famous child actors during her career
Iris_Burton
Canadian talent agent and actress (b. 1941)
Cowgill Jaffe David (née Jaffe; born May 23, 1941) is a retired Canadian talent agent, businesswoman, and actress, best known as the original voice actress
Nicole_Jaffe
American businessman (born 1965) and former executive chairman of Endeavor
worked at InterTalent from 1990 to 1992. He was an agent at United Talent Agency (UTA), from 1992 to 1995. Whitesell served as head of the talent department
Patrick_Whitesell
English reality television judge, television producer and music executive (born 1959)
2002. After some success in the 1980s and 1990s as a record producer, talent agent and consultant in the British music industry, Cowell came to public prominence
Simon_Cowell
British actress (born 2002)
Parkgate House School and then Emanuel School. Soverall was discovered by a talent agent through a school production of Twelfth Night. Soverall made her feature
Sadie_Soverall
Person or company that guides the career of an artist
artists find an agent or help them decide when to leave their current agent and identify whom to select as a new agent. Talent agents have the authority
Talent_manager
Cree actor from Canada
Nation from Saskatchewan, he was bartending at the local golf club when a talent agent from Vancouver, visiting the area, invited him to audition for the role
Harlan_Blayne_Kytwayhat
American talent agent (1932–2011)
Susi Mengers (September 2, 1932 – October 15, 2011) was a talent agent for many filmmakers and actors of the New Hollywood generation of the 1960s, 1970s
Sue_Mengers
American talent agent and manager (1952–2019)
Bruce Tufeld (July 28, 1952 – January 15, 2019) was an American talent agent and manager. He was the founder of the Tufeld Entertainment Group. Tufeld
Bruce_Tufeld
American talent agent (1945–1996)
Helen Kushnick (née Gorman; August 18, 1945 – August 28, 1996) was the talent agent of comedians Jimmie Walker, Elayne Boosler, and Jay Leno for much of
Helen_Kushnick
American studio executive and talent agent (1913–2002)
Wasserman (March 22, 1913 – June 3, 2002) was an American businessman and talent agent, described as "the last of the legendary movie moguls" and "arguably
Lew_Wasserman
American musician and talent agent
Spencer James Smith (born September 2, 1987) is an American talent agent and former musician and songwriter. He is best known as a co-founding member and
Spencer_Smith_(musician)
Indonesian comedy-drama streaming television series
The Talent Agency (Indonesian: Hubungi Agen Gue!; lit. Call My Agent!) is an Indonesian comedy-drama television series, based on the French television
The_Talent_Agency
American talent agent
American talent agent and Managing Partner at William Morris Endeavor (WME). He was previously a partner at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and United Talent Agency
Daniel_Aaron_Aloni
American talent agent and executive
is an American entertainment industry executive and talent agent, and vice chairman of United Talent Agency. Born in 1966 in Canada, Sures was raised in
Jay_Sures
Australian-born Irish talent agent (1971–2025)
Benson (26 February 1971 – 19 April 2025) was an Australian-born Irish talent agent, choreographer who was known for his role as a judge on the RTÉ One series
Julian_Benson
Type of labor union membership
so-called "Franchised Talent Agents." To be listed on the current Franchised Talent Agent roster at SAG-AFTRA , Talent Agents agree to a largely-unenforcible
Financial_core
American media proprietor (born 1943)
became a talent agent. He learned about showbiz politics while reading the memos he delivered between agents. In order to obtain the talent agent job, he
David_Geffen
Austrian-American talent agent and producer
Paul Kohner (May 29, 1902 – March 16, 1988) was an Austrian-American talent agent and producer who managed the careers of Ingrid Bergman, Maurice Chevalier
Paul_Kohner
American film producer (1926–2024)
was an American film producer and talent agent, best known for his long association with Alan Ladd Jr. He was an agent at MCA for a number of years. He
Jay_Kanter
American talent agent
William Morris Jr. (October 22, 1899 – November 3, 1989) was an American talent agent and former president of the William Morris Agency. William Morris Jr
William_Morris_Jr.
American businessman (born 1961)
1983. In his early career, Emanuel worked as an assistant to New York talent agent Robert Lantz and then as a trainee at Creative Artists Agency in Hollywood
Ari_Emanuel
Politician
(born March 1958) is a British former talent agent and politician. He was Chris Evans' agent and has run several talent agencies. He was a Labour donor and
Michael_Foster_(agent)
2010 film by Dennis Dugan
Thirty years later, in 2008, Lenny is a wealthy and successful Hollywood talent agent, married to fashion designer Roxanne, and has three children: Greg, Keith
Grown_Ups_(film)
American talent agent (1929–2009)
Samuel Charles Cohn (May 11, 1929 – May 6, 2009) was an American talent agent at International Creative Management, a firm he helped create, in the borough
Sam_Cohn
American talent agent and film producer (1924–2010)
Martin Baum (March 2, 1924 – November 5, 2010) was an American talent agent and film producer, known for his work at the Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Martin_Baum_(agent)
American actor and agent (1915-2008)
became a talent agent. He represented such high-profile talent as Jane Fonda, James Dean, Tab Hunter and Burt Reynolds during his career as an agent. Clayton
Richard_Clayton_(actor)
American actor (born 1947)
Gaynor, Gerren Keith (July 5, 2018). "James Woods is dropped by 'liberal' talent agent: 'It's the 4th of July and I'm feeling patriotic'". Fox News. Retrieved
James_Woods
British talent agent (1960–2013)
Addison Cresswell (28 June 1960 – 23 December 2013) was a British comedy talent agent and producer. He was notable for finding many stand-up "alternative"
Addison_Cresswell
American actress and producer (born 1990)
City when she was spotted on the street by a talent scout, who arranged for her to audition for talent agents. Her mother was not keen on her pursuing an
Jennifer_Lawrence
American talent agent
Cara Lewis is an American talent agent. A "dominant force in hip hop" since her career began in the 1980s, she is the founder and CEO of the Cara Lewis
Cara_Lewis
British television presenter (born 1968)
org. Retrieved 27 December 2016. Ginny Buckley at IMDb GINNY BUCKLEY Sara Cameron Talent - Agent Website Manchester United Foundation Rochdale Observer
Ginny_Buckley
American sports agent (born 1980)
Richard Paul (born December 16, 1980) is an American entrepreneur, sports agent, and founder and chief executive officer of Klutch Sports Group. His most
Rich_Paul
French comedy-drama television series
series that premiered on France 2 on 14 October 2015. The series depicts talent agents at the fictional agency ASK (Agence Samuel Kerr) and their relationships
Call_My_Agent!
American Hollywood talent agent (1964–1999)
November 16, 1999) was an American Hollywood talent agent. Moloney was a top Creative Artists Agency (CAA) agent and a protégé of CAA founder Michael Ovitz
Jay_Moloney
Canadian actor (born 1988)
musical comedy film A Very Murray Christmas as Bill Murray's fictional talent agent. Cera then voiced a hot dog trying to escape his fate in a supermarket
Michael_Cera
Hollywood talent agent (1895–1950)
(born Ivan Haidabura; 23 April 1895 – 18 December 1950) was an American talent agent who developed the career of Marilyn Monroe. Hyde was born to a Ukrainian
Johnny_Hyde
American talent agent (1927–2005)
Monica, California) was an American actress, television personality, and talent agent perhaps best known as Harrison Ford's manager. After early work as a
Patricia_McQueeney
American entertainment executive
Richard Weitz is a Hollywood talent agent and co-chairman of WME Group. Prior to the new parent company's formation in 2025, he was a partner and co-chairman
Richard_Weitz
2007 film by Adam Shankman
Morris talent agent #1. (Audio) performs "Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now". Adam Shankman (choreographer/director of the film) as William Morris talent agent #2
Hairspray_(2007_film)
American tragicomedy crime TV series (2018–2023)
Taylor's friend. Jessy Hodges as Lindsay Mandel (seasons 2–4), Sally's talent agent. Nikita Bogolyubov as Mayrbek (season 2; guest season 3), a star pupil
Barry_(TV_series)
English actor (born 2003)
in East Sussex. They were raised by their mother, Sarah MacDonnell, a talent agent and former actor. Carey was educated at the independent co-educational
Emily_Carey
American former pornographic film actress
Gina Rodriguez (born 1967) is an American talent agent and former pornographic film actress known for representing "D-list" celebrities such as Nadya Suleman
Gina Rodriguez (pornographic film actress)
Gina_Rodriguez_(pornographic_film_actress)
American theatre agent and producer (1902–1971)
(September 13, 1902 – March 18, 1971) was an American talent agent and theatrical producer. He was an agent to about 150 artists in Hollywood, and produced
Leland_Hayward
American talent agent
Jana Fleishman is an American talent agent and business executive. She is currently the head of communications and executive vice president of strategic
Jana_Fleishman
American writer and former producer
is an American writer and former producer. His father was a New York talent agent who discovered Michael Bennett and other well-known Broadway personalities
David_Debin
1973 mystery thriller film directed by Herbert Ross
include: actress Alice Wood; her talent-manager husband Anthony Wood (né Blondin but he took her last name instead); talent agent Christine; screenwriter Tom
The_Last_of_Sheila
Northern Irish actor (born 1965)
political drama Paddywack (1994). He made his feature film debut playing talent agent Fintan O'Donnell in Hear My Song (1991). He got his breakthrough television
James_Nesbitt
American businessman (born 1946)
Ovitz (born December 14, 1946) is an American businessman. He was a talent agent who co-founded Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in 1975 and served as its
Michael_Ovitz
American actor (born 1938)
Clark's (Walter Matthau) comedically long-suffering nephew, confidante and talent agent, Ben Clark, in Herbert Ross' The Sunshine Boys (1975), based on Neil
Richard_Benjamin
American comic artist
Stephanie Coronado (previously Vozzo, née Coronado-Katz) is a talent agent as well as a retired American comic book colorist. Coronado first discovered
Stephanie_Vozzo
than 40 years. He was discovered in New York by a Universal Studios talent agent while performing the lead in the play Philadelphia, Here I Come. After
Randolph_Mantooth_filmography
American lawyer (1907–1993)
Samuel Lazar; March 28, 1907 – December 30, 1993) was an American lawyer, talent agent and dealmaker, representing both movie stars and authors (including Richard
Irving_Paul_Lazar
American talent agent
Marsha Vlasic is an American talent agent. She is president and vice chair, music, at Independent Artist Group. Vlasic was born and raised in a poor family
Marsha_Vlasic
American talent agent and executive (1927–2022)
Marvin Josephson (March 6, 1927 – May 17, 2022) was an American talent agent and founder of International Creative Management, later renamed ICM Partners
Marvin_Josephson
American pornography recruiter and agent
Kernes, Mark (August 28, 2020). "Jim South, Adult's First Full-Time Talent Agent, Has Died AVN". AVN. Retrieved August 30, 2020. Wikimedia Commons has
Jim_South
2017 film by James Franco
the two move to Los Angeles to pursue acting careers. Greg signs with talent agent Iris Burton, regularly attends auditions, and starts dating a girl named
The_Disaster_Artist_(film)
of talent agents in the entertainment industry. Agents may work independently or as part of a larger agency. Typical services offered by art agents include
Art_agent
American film and television producer
the Korean War. His career in the entertainment industry began as a talent agent at the William Morris Agency in New York City. Minoff then moved to International
Marvin_Minoff
American actor, screenwriter, and film director (born 1954)
Winger. He has two sons, Sam (born 1987) from his previous marriage to talent agent Karen Sellars, and Gideon "Babe" (born 1997) with Winger.[citation needed]
Arliss_Howard
American attorney, film producer and talent agent
1968) was a Hollywood attorney, film producer and talent agent who founded the Famous Artists talent agency. According to one obituary, Feldman disdained
Charles_K._Feldman
Topics referred to by the same term
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Talent
American talent agent
Clinton Rice Jr. (August 16, 1938 – August 3, 2015) was an American talent agent who was instrumental in propelling and managing the careers of many well-known
Tandy_Clinton_Rice_Jr.
South African-American actress (born 1975)
American citizen. Theron argued and pleaded with the bank teller until talent agent John Crosby, who was the next customer behind her, cashed it for her
Charlize_Theron
TALENT AGENT
TALENT AGENT
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : from Middle English, Old French parent ‘parent’, ‘relative’, hence a nickname for someone who was related to an important member of the community.English and French : nickname for someone of striking or imposing appearance, from Middle English, Old French parent ‘notable’, ‘impressive’.A Parent from the Saintonge region of France is documented in Quebec City in 1654.
Male
Polish
Polish form of Roman Latin Valentinus, WALENTY means "healthy, strong."
Female
Russian
 Russian form of Greek Helénē, possibly ALENA means "torch." Compare with another form of Alena.
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Latin Valentinus, VALENTÃN means "healthy, strong."
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : of much disputed origin, but probably from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements tal ‘destroy’ + bod ‘message’, ‘tidings’, i.e. ‘messenger of destruction’. In this form the name is also found in France, taken there apparently by English immigrants; the usual French form is Talbert.Talbot is the name of an ancient Irish family of Norman origin, which have held the earldoms of Shrewsbury and Waterford since the 15th century. They were granted the baronial estate of Malahide, near Dublin, by Henry II (1154–89), an estate that they held for over 850 years. They trace their descent from Richard de Talbott, mentioned in the Domesday Book. His son, Hugh de Talbot or Talebot’h, became governor of Plessis Castle, Normandy, France, in 1118.
Female
English
English variant spelling of Aramaic Talitha, TALETTA means "damsel, maiden."
Boy/Male
Shakespearean English French
Henry VI, Part 1' Lord Talbot, afterwards Earl of Shrewsbury.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Jamaican
Claw; Nail
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : occupational name for a tailor or nickname for a good swordsman, from taillant ‘cutting’, present participle of Old French tailler ‘to cut’ (Late Latin taliare, from talea ‘(plant) cutting’).English : variant spelling of Tallent.Irish : of English origin, recorded in Ireland from the 16th century; also a variant form of Tallon.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Selina, SALENA means "moon."
Girl/Female
Indian, Sikh
Full of Talent; Full of Taleny
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Aileen, ALENE means "little Eve."Â
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Irish
Temptress; Hardworking
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Talland in Cornwall, which is thought to be named as ‘hill-brow church site’, from Cornish tal + lann.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name Tolbert, possibly TALBOT means "messenger of destruction."
Female
German
German and Swiss short form of Old High German Adalheid, ALEIT means "noble sort."
Female
Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of English Katherine, KALENA means "pure."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Tallent or possibly Tallant.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : probably from a reduced form of the Anglo-Norman French personal name or nickname Avenant ‘suitable’ or ‘handsome’.Family historians record an Isham Avent in the Carolinas in the 1760s. His father was Colonel Thomas Avent from England.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Talent
TALENT AGENT
TALENT AGENT
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Rare; Ungettable
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : habitational name from Salton in North Yorkshire, England, or Saltoun in East Lothian, Scotland. The first is named from Old English salh ‘(sallow) willow’ + tūn ‘farmstead’, ‘settlement’.
Girl/Female
Latin American Shakespearean
From the Latin Caelia, which is a feminine form of the Roman clan name Caelius, meaning heavenly,...
Boy/Male
Australian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, French, German, Swedish
Great; Famous
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Serpent
Boy/Male
Spanish
Fire.
Boy/Male
Spanish
Is an abbreviation of names like Amalia: (hard working;industrious) and Rosalia:.
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Vision sight
Female
Slovene
Slovene form of Greek Dorothea, DOROTEJA means "gift of God."
Girl/Female
American, British, Chinese, English, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Spanish
God has Promised; Child of the Moon; Pledged by God
TALENT AGENT
TALENT AGENT
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TALENT AGENT
a.
Lying at length; as, the jacent posture.
n.
That which is silent; a time of silence.
n.
That which produces; cause; source; author; begetter; as, idleness is the parent of vice.
v. t.
Among the ancient Greeks, a weight and a denomination of money equal to 60 minae or 6,000 drachmae. The Attic talent, as a weight, was about 57 lbs. avoirdupois; as a denomination of silver money, its value was £243 15s. sterling, or about $1,180.
a.
meeting a curve or surface at a point and having at that point the same direction as the curve or surface; -- said of a straight line, curve, or surface; as, a line tangent to a curve; a curve tangent to a surface; tangent surfaces.
a.
Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent.
v. i.
Projecting outwardly; as, a salient angle; -- opposed to reentering. See Illust. of Bastion.
v.impers.
It is silent; -- a direction for a vocal or instrumental part to be silent during a whole movement.
n.
See Splent.
v. t.
To grant by patent; to make the subject of a patent; to secure or protect by patent; as, to patent an invention; to patent public lands.
n.
An active power or cause; that which has the power to produce an effect; as, a physical, chemical, or medicinal agent; as, heat is a powerful agent.
a.
Appropriated or protected by letters patent; secured by official authority to the exclusive possession, control, and disposal of some person or party; patented; as, a patent right; patent medicines.
a.
Furnished with talents; possessing skill or talent; mentally gifted.
a.
A letter patent, or letters patent; an official document, issued by a sovereign power, conferring a right or privilege on some person or party.
v. i.
Represented in a leaping position; as, a lion salient.
a.
Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in "fable."
a.
Open to public perusal; -- said of a document conferring some right or privilege; as, letters patent. See Letters patent, under 3d Letter.
v. t.
Intellectual ability, natural or acquired; mental endowment or capacity; skill in accomplishing; a special gift, particularly in business, art, or the like; faculty; a use of the word probably originating in the Scripture parable of the talents (Matt. xxv. 14-30).
n.
See Splent coal, below.
a.
A salient angle or part; a projection.