who is the character ari gold based on
Ari Emanuel Emanuel's relationships with his clients, coupled with his stature in the industry, has led to various homages and parodies over the years, including Bob Odenkirkâ€™s character Stevie Grant on The Larry Sanders Show, and Ari Gold, played by Jeremy Piven on the HBO television show Entourage.[13] In 2011, Emanuel cofounded TheAudience with Sean Parker and Oliver Luckett.[14]