David Foster
Known for: Sound
Born: November 1, 1949
Place of birth: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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.
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Filmography
46 movies · 22 TV shows, newest first
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Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart
2026
5.6
Diane Warren: Relentless
2025
NR
Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special
2024
5.8
Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration
2024
7.0
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2022
5.6
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
NR
David Foster's EGGGPAA
2022
5.5
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020
7.0
David Foster: Off the Record
2019
7.5
The Masked Singer
2019
6.8
Silent Night: A Song for the World
2018
7.0
Katharine McPhee: Live on Soundstage
2018
7.0
Hired Gun
2017
6.7
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
2017
7.5
Andrea Bocelli - Cinema
2016
7.2
Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
2016
5.5
Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration
2015
7.7
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
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Asia's Got Talent
2015NR
Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood
2014
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Neil Sedaka: King of Song
2014
9.3
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2013
6.2
Andrea Bocelli: Love In Portofino
2013
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Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby
2012
2.5
Letting Go
2012
6.2
Andrea Bocelli: Concerto - One Night In Central Park
2011
10.0
Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me in Concert
2011
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Why Not? with Shania Twain
2011
6.6
Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends
2011
9.0
Seal: Soundstage
2009
8.0
Hit Man: David Foster & Friends
2008
6.2
Heart of a Dragon
2008
7.8
Andrea Bocelli - Live In Tuscany
2007
7.3
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
2007
4.2
Andrea Bocelli - Under the Desert Sky
2006
10.0
Celebrity Duets
2006
4.0
The Princes of Malibu
2005
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Soundstage
2003
10.0
The Concert For World Children's Day
2002
5.4
Push, Nevada
2002
4.5
Dr. Phil
2002
5.0
American Idol
2002
4.0
Popstars (US)
2001
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Popstars
2001
7.0
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
2000
6.0
Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole
1999
6.8
Quest for Camelot
1998
7.3
Behind the Music
1997
4.3
The View
1997
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David Foster's Christmas Album
1993
6.7
The Bodyguard
1992
10.0
Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton
1992
5.7
One Good Cop
1991
6.2
If Looks Could Kill
1991
6.0
Baywatch
1989
5.3
Fresh Horses
1988
5.6
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
6.3
Stealing Home
1988
6.5
The Secret of My Success
1987
6.4
The Karate Kid Part II
1986
8.0
Tears Are Not Enough
1985
6.1
St. Elmo's Fire
1985
5.4
Lipstick
1976
7.0
Rock-a-Die Baby
1975
9.2
People's Choice Awards
1975
6.1
Great Performances
1971NR
Twilight: The Story of Hope
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8.0
Rolonda
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