David Foster (film producer)

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Born1929
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Died (aged 90)
OccupationFilm producer
SpouseJackie Pattiz
David Foster
Born1929
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Died (aged 90)
OccupationFilm producer
SpouseJackie Pattiz
Children3 sons

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).

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

Early career

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

Filmography

References

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