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David Foster (film producer)

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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).

Early life

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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

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Early career

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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

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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

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He was producer for all films unless otherwise noted.

Film

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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
Thanks
Year Film Role
1997 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag The producers and director wish to thank

Television

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c Fleming, Mike Jr. (December 25, 2019). "'The Getaway' Producer David Foster Dies At Age 90". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "David Foster". IMDb. Retrieved May 1, 2020.