David Foster (1929 – December 23, 2019) was an American film producer, with credits in films such as The Thing (1982), The Mask of Zorro (1998) and The Core (2003).
David Foster | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1929 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 90) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Spouse | Jackie Pattiz |
| Children | 3 sons |
Early life edit
Foster was born in 1929 in The Bronx, New York City.[1][2][3] His parents were Jewish immigrants from Poland.[1] He moved to California in 1946 at age 17, and graduated from USC School of Cinema - Television in 1953.
Career edit
Early career edit
Foster began his career as a publicist for Rogers & Cowan, representing top tier talent including Steve McQueen, Shirley MacLaine, Peter Sellers and Sonny and Cher. He then became a partner at Allan, Foster, Ingersoll and Weber.[1] He produced his first film, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, in 1971.[1][2][3]
Personal life and death edit
Foster married Jackie Pattiz in 1959, and they had three sons: Gary, Greg, and Tim. Gary followed in his father's footsteps, producing the TV series Community. Tim also produced two films in the late 1990s, and Greg was the former CEO of IMAX.[4]
David Foster died on December 23, 2019, in Los Angeles, California, at age 90.[1][2][3]
Filmography edit
He was producer for all films unless otherwise noted.
Film edit
| Year | Film | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | McCabe & Mrs. Miller | ||
| 1972 | The Getaway | ||
| 1974 | The Nickel Ride | Executive producer | |
| 1975 | The Drowning Pool | ||
| 1977 | First Love | ||
| Heroes | |||
| 1978 | The Legacy | ||
| 1981 | Caveman | ||
| 1982 | The Thing | ||
| 1983 | Second Thoughts | ||
| 1984 | Mass Appeal | ||
| 1985 | The Mean Season | ||
| 1986 | Short Circuit | ||
| Running Scared | |||
| 1988 | Short Circuit 2 | ||
| Full Moon in Blue Water | |||
| 1989 | Gleaming the Cube | ||
| 1994 | The Getaway | ||
| The River Wild | |||
| 1998 | The Mask of Zorro | ||
| 1999 | Clubland | Executive producer | |
| 2002 | Collateral Damage | ||
| Hart's War | |||
| 2003 | The Core | ||
| 2005 | The Fog | ||
| 2011 | The Thing | Executive producer | Final film as a producer |
- Miscellaneous crew
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Tribute | Presenter | |
| 1982 | The Thing | Photographic model: Norwegian crew | Uncredited
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- Thanks
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag | The producers and director wish to thank |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Between Two Brothers | Executive producer | Television film |
| The Gift of Life | Executive producer | Television film | |
| 1985 | Murphy's Mob | ||
| 1986 | News at Eleven | Executive producer | Television film |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Yee, Lawrence (December 25, 2019). "David Foster, Producer of 'The Getaway,' Dies at 90". The Wrap. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ a b c Fleming, Mike Jr. (December 25, 2019). "'The Getaway' Producer David Foster Dies At Age 90". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ a b c Saperstein, Pat (December 25, 2019). "David Foster, Producer of 'The Getaway' and 'The Thing,' Dies at 90". Variety. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ "David Foster". IMDb. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
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