David Foster

Personal Info

Known For:
Sound

Birthday:
November 1, 1949

Place of Birth:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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David Foster

Biography

David Walter Foster OC OBC (born November 1, 1949) is a Canadian record producer, composer, arranger, and musician. He has won 16 Grammy Awards from 47 nominations. His career began as a keyboardist for the pop group Skylark in the early 1970s before focusing largely on composing and production. Often in tandem with songwriter Diane Warren,[4] Foster has contributed to material for prominent music industry artists in various genres since then and is credited with production on over 40 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100. He also chaired Verve Records from 2012 to 2016. Foster composed Boop! The Musical, which premiered in 2023 and debuted on Broadway; he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for outstanding music.

Known For

Filmography

Year Movie Role
2025 Conviction of the Heart Self
2025 Diane Warren: Relentless Self
2024 Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration Self
2024 Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special
2022 David Foster's EGGGPAA Self
2022 The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration Self
2021 Silent Night: A Song for the World Self
2020 Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble Self
2019 David Foster: Off the Record Self
2018 Katharine McPhee: Live on Soundstage Self
2017 Hired Gun Self
2017 Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives Self
2016 Andrea Bocelli - Cinema Self
2016 Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago Self
2015 Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration Self
2014 Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood Self
2014 Neil Sedaka: King of Song Self
2013 Andrea Bocelli: Love In Portofino Self
2013 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Self
2012 Letting Go Mogul
2011 Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me in Concert Himself
2011 Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends Self
2011 Andrea Bocelli: Concerto - One Night In Central Park Self
2009 Seal: Soundstage Piano and Director
2008 Hit Man: David Foster & Friends Self
2007 Andrea Bocelli - Vivere Live in Tuscany Self
2006 Andrea Bocelli - Under the Desert Sky Self
2002 The Concert For World Children's Day Self
2000 Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration Self
1999 Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole Self
1992 Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton Self
1992 The Bodyguard Oscar Conductor
1985 Tears Are Not Enough Self
1975 Rock-a-Die Baby David
Year TV Show Role
2022 The Jennifer Hudson Show Self
2019 The Masked Singer Self
2019 The Masked Singer Banana Split - Banana
2015 Asia's Got Talent Self - Judge
2015 Celebrity Family Feud Self - Contestant
2007 Keeping Up with the Kardashians Self
2006 Celebrity Duets
2005 The Princes of Malibu Self
2003 Soundstage
2002 Push, Nevada
2002 American Idol Self - Guest Performer
2002 Dr. Phil Self
2001 Popstars (US)
2001 Popstars
1997 The View Self
1997 Behind the Music Self
1988 LIVE with Kelly and Mark Self - Guest
1975 People's Choice Awards Self - Performer
1971 Great Performances Self