David Foster
Known for: Sound
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
Series
The View
Self
1997
Series
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
2022
Series
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
Series
Great Performances
Self
1971
Series
American Idol
Self - Guest Performer
2002
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Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self
2007
Series
The Masked Singer
Self
2019
Series
The Masked Singer
Banana Split - Banana
2019
Series
Celebrity Family Feud
Self - Contestant
2015
Series
Behind the Music
Self
1997
Series
People's Choice Awards
Self - Performer
1975
Series
Soundstage
2003
Film
The Bodyguard
Oscar Conductor
1992
Series
Dr. Phil
Self
2002
Series
Push, Nevada
2002
Series
The Princes of Malibu
Self
2005
Series
Popstars (US)
2001
Film
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Self
2000
Series
Celebrity Duets
2006
Film
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Self
2017
Film
Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart
Self
2026
Film
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Self
2020
Series
Asia's Got Talent
Self - Judge
2015
Series
Why Not? with Shania Twain
Self
2011
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Popstars
2001
Film
Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration
Self
2024
Series
Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby
Self
2012
Film
Silent Night: A Song for the World
Self
2018
Film
Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends
Self
2011
Film
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Self
2013
Film
David Foster: Off the Record
Self
2019
Film
Diane Warren: Relentless
Self
2025
Film
Andrea Bocelli: Love In Portofino
Self
2013
Film
Hit Man: David Foster & Friends
Self
2008
Film
The Concert For World Children's Day
Self
2002
Film
Andrea Bocelli: Concerto - One Night In Central Park
Self : Guest
2011
Film
Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole
Self
1999
Film
Tears Are Not Enough
Self
1985
Film
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Self
2022
Film
Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
Self
2016
Film
Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration
Self
2015
Film
Andrea Bocelli - Live In Tuscany
Self
2007
Film
Hired Gun
Self
2017
Film
Rock-a-Die Baby
David
1975
Film
Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton
Self
1992
Film
David Foster's Christmas Album
Self
1993
Film
Letting Go
Mogul
2012
Film
Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special
2024
Film
Seal: Soundstage
Piano and Director
2009
Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood
Self
2014
Film
Neil Sedaka: King of Song
Self
2014
Film
Andrea Bocelli - Under the Desert Sky
Self
2006
Film
Katharine McPhee: Live on Soundstage
Self
2018
Film
Andrea Bocelli - Cinema
Self
2016
Film
David Foster's EGGGPAA
Self
2022
Film
Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me in Concert
Himself
2011