David Foster
Born: 1949-11-01 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Known For: Sound
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.
Filmography
2025
- Conviction of the Heart as Self
2024
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self
- David Foster's EGGGPAA as Self
2021
2020
- Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble as Self
2019
- The Masked Singer as Self
- David Foster: Off the Record as Self
2018
2017
- Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives as Self
- Hired Gun as Self
2016
- Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago as Self
- Andrea Bocelli - Cinema as Self
2015
- Celebrity Family Feud as Self - Contestant
- Asia's Got Talent as Self - Judge
- Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration as Self
2014
2013
- Andrea Bocelli: Love In Portofino as Self
- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Self
2012
- Letting Go as Mogul
2011
2009
- Seal: Soundstage as Piano and Director
2008
- Heart of a Dragon ... (Original Music Composer)
- Hit Man: David Foster & Friends as Self
2007
2006
2005
- The Princes of Malibu as Self
2003
2002
- American Idol as Self - Guest Performer
- Push, Nevada
- The Concert For World Children's Day as Self
- Dr. Phil as Self
2001
2000
1999
- Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole as Self
1998
- Quest for Camelot ... (Songs)
1997
- The View as Self
- Behind the Music as Self
1992
- The Bodyguard as Oscar Conductor
- Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton as Self
1991
- One Good Cop ... (Original Music Composer)
- If Looks Could Kill ... (Original Music Composer)
1989
- Baywatch ... (Original Music Composer)
1988
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self - Guest
- Fresh Horses ... (Original Music Composer)
- Stealing Home ... (Original Music Composer)
1987
- The Secret of My Success ... (Original Music Composer)
1986
- The Karate Kid Part II ... (Lyricist)
1985
- St. Elmo's Fire ... (Original Music Composer)
- Tears Are Not Enough as Self
1976
- Lipstick ... (Music Arranger)
1975
- Rock-a-Die Baby as David
1971
- Great Performances as Self