Vincent Cirrincione

Vincent Cirrincione – Biography

Vincent Cirrincione is an American entertainment manager, producer and Founder of Good Shepherd Management. Vincent's career spans more than five decades across music, film, television and theatre. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for recognising talent, developing careers and helping artists navigate some of the most important stages of their professional lives.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Cirrincione entered the entertainment industry through the city's music scene during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His early career included managing influential jazz fusion guitarist Larry Coryell and working as an executive producer on a number of recordings by Coryell and The Eleventh House. These formative experiences established an approach that would remain central to his career: combining commercial awareness and determined representation with a strong commitment to the interests of the artist.

Cirrincione subsequently moved into talent management, where he became known for taking a long-term approach to career development. Rather than focusing solely on immediate opportunities, his management philosophy has emphasised craft, thoughtful career choices and helping performers build careers with longevity. He has also been a longstanding advocate for greater opportunities for artists of colour within the entertainment industry.

Alongside his work in management, Cirrincione has developed and produced film and television projects centred on compelling characters and strong performances. His producing credits include HBO's Introducing Dorothy Dandridge and Lackawanna Blues, both of which earned him Emmy nominations as a producer. His work as both a manager and producer has frequently intersected, enabling him to identify projects and roles capable of showcasing an artist's abilities while supporting their wider career trajectory.

Across five decades in entertainment, Cirrincione has worked as a music manager, record executive, talent manager, producer and mentor. His career has been shaped by an instinct for identifying potential, a commitment to meaningful storytelling and a belief that successful careers are built through patience, preparation and sustained professional relationships.

Today, Vincent Cirrincione's professional legacy extends across the artists he has represented, the productions he has helped bring to the screen and the careers he has helped develop. Through Good Shepherd Management, consulting, media appearances and legacy projects, his experience continues to provide a perspective shaped by more than half a century working behind the scenes of the American entertainment industry.