Howard West (September 24, 1931 – December 3, 2015) was an American talent agent and TV producer, best known for his work with long-term partner George Shapiro, in producing and managing Jerry Seinfeld. Together with his childhood friend from the Bronx, George Shapiro, he was a partner in Shapiro/West and Associates.He died of a stroke in Los Angeles, aged 84. His life was remembered at an event organized by his daughter, Dayna West, described in some detail in an article in The Washington Post.