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.
Personal Details
Movies (34)
Conviction of the Heart
as Self
2025
Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special
2024
Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration
as Self
2024
David Foster's EGGGPAA
as Self
2022
Silent Night: A Song for the World
as Self
2021
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
as Self
2020
David Foster: Off the Record
as Self
2019
Katharine McPhee: Live on Soundstage
as Self
2018
Hired Gun
as Self
2017
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
as Self
2017
Andrea Bocelli - Cinema
as Self
2016
Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
as Self
2016
Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration
as Self
2015
Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood
as Self
2014
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
as Self
2013
Andrea Bocelli: Love In Portofino
as Self
2013
Letting Go
as Mogul
2012
Andrea Bocelli: Concerto - One Night In Central Park
as Self
2011
Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me in Concert
as Himself
2011
Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends
as Self
2011
Seal: Soundstage
as Piano and Director
2009
Hit Man: David Foster & Friends
as Self
2008
Heart of a Dragon
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2008
Andrea Bocelli - Vivere Live in Tuscany
as Self
2007
Andrea Bocelli - Under the Desert Sky
as Self
2006
The Concert For World Children's Day
as Self
2002
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
2000
Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole
as Self
1999
Quest for Camelot
Songs (Sound)
1998
The Bodyguard
as Oscar Conductor
1992
Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton
as Self
1992
One Good Cop
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1991
If Looks Could Kill
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1991
Fresh Horses
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1988
TV Shows (16)
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
2022
The Masked Singer
as Self
2019
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self - Contestant
2015
Asia's Got Talent
as Self - Judge
2015
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
as Self
2007
Celebrity Duets
2006
The Princes of Malibu
as Self
2005
Soundstage
2003
Push, Nevada
2002
Dr. Phil
as Self
2002
American Idol
as Self - Guest Performer
2002
Popstars (US)
2001
Popstars
2001
Behind the Music
as Self
1997
The View
as Self
1997
Baywatch
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1989