Johnny Hyde (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 Jewish family[2] and moved to the United States in April 1898.
[4] Hyde was the vice-president of the William Morris Agency's West Coast office during the 1930s and 1940s and represented some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.
[5] Taking her on as a client, he had her undergo minor plastic surgery,[6] and used his influence to help her land the roles of Angela in The Asphalt Jungle and Miss Caswell in All About Eve.
The buzz generated by her performances enabled Hyde to negotiate a contract for Monroe with 20th Century Fox.