David Foster (film producer)
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
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
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
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1971 | McCabe & Mrs. Miller |
| 1972 | The Getaway |
| 1974 | The Nickel Ride |
| 1975 | The Drowning Pool |
| 1977 | First Love |
| 1977 | Heroes |
| 1978 | The Legacy |
| 1981 | Caveman |
| 1982 | Between Two Brothers (TV Movie) |
| 1982 | The Gift of Life (TV Movie) |
| 1982 | The Thing |
| 1983 | Second Thoughts |
| 1984 | Mass Appeal |
| 1985 | The Mean Season |
| 1985 | Murphy's Mob (Episodes 4.09 and 4.10) |
| 1986 | News at Eleven (TV Movie) |
| 1986 | Short Circuit |
| 1986 | Running Scared |
| 1988 | Short Circuit 2 |
| 1988 | Full Moon in Blue Water |
| 1989 | Gleaming the Cube |
| 1994 | The Getaway |
| 1994 | The River Wild |
| 1998 | The Mask of Zorro |
| 1999 | Clubland |
| 2002 | Collateral Damage |
| 2002 | Hart's War |
| 2003 | The Core |
| 2005 | The Fog |
| 2011 | The Thing |
| 2012 | Good Knight (Short) |
References
- ^ 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.