Osbournes producer and Hollywood agent Cal Boyington found dead in his home at age 53

HOLLYWOOD agent Michael Carlton Boyington was found dead in his home at the age of 53.

Boyington, known as ‘Cal’, was a producer and talent agent known for his work on MTV’s The Osbournes and Workaholics.

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He was found unresponsive at his home in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, on Monday. Diversity reported.

Boyington’s brother, BG Dickey, said the cause of death was not yet known.

His obituary described him as having “limitless energy” and being “the life of every party.”

“Known for his boundless energy, magnetic personality and zest for life, Cal was truly the life of every party,” his obituary states, according to Variety.

“He had an extraordinary ability to light up a room and bring joy to everyone he met.

“Those who know Cal will testify to his unwavering passion to live each day to the fullest.”

The TV executive is known to have worked on the hit reality show The Osbournes, which featured rock star Ozzy Osbourne, his wife Sharon and their two children Kelly and Jack.

The success of the popular series also marked the beginning of other famous reality shows such as Gene Simmons Family Jewels and Rock of Love with Bret Michaels.

Boyington also worked as an executive producer on Comedy Central’s shows such as Workaholics, which ran for seven seasons.

The series stars Adam DeVine, Blake Anderson and Anders Holmvik as three close friends who work at the same company and have constant problems with their bosses and colleagues.

His other credits include Cabo, Baker Boys: Inside the Surge, and the reality show R5 Sons Alaska.

Originally from Vail, Colorado, Boyington attended Battle Mountain High School.

He later attended Colorado State University before moving to Los Angeles to work in entertainment.

In 2020, he collaborated with Rebel Entertainment agents Phil Irven and April Yuan to launch Vital Artists Agency.

The talent agency, which was not script-focused, represented producers of hit shows, including Valerie Chow, executive producer of The Great American Recipe.

He also represented Netflix’s Ultimate Beastmaster series producer Moira Noriega and Vivian Payton, who worked on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion and Love & Hip Hop: Miami.

But in April last year, the three co-founders went their separate ways, with Boyington taking sole ownership of the ‘Vital’ name.

No comments were made by any of the agents other than a joint statement confirming that “the split is amicable.”

“The split as a group was amicable and all parties here remain solely focused on their customers and the bright future ahead,” the company said in a statement. he said. Deadline In that case.

Boyington leaves behind his parents and younger brother.

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