David Foster
- Known for
- Sound
- Born
- November 1, 1949
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
- Twilight: The Story of Hope
Twilight: The Story of Hope TBA
Original Music Composer
Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart 2026
as Self
Diane Warren: Relentless 2025
as Self
Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration 2024
as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration 2022
as Self
David Foster's EGGGPAA 2022
as Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble 2020
as Self
David Foster: Off the Record 2019
as Self
Silent Night: A Song for the World 2018
as Self
Katharine McPhee: Live on Soundstage 2018
as Self
Hired Gun 2017
as Self
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives 2017
as Self
Andrea Bocelli - Cinema 2016
as Self
Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago 2016
as Self
Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration 2015
as Self
- Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood
Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood 2014
as Self
Neil Sedaka: King of Song 2014
as Self
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade 2013
as Self
Andrea Bocelli: Love In Portofino 2013
as Self
Letting Go 2012
as Mogul
Andrea Bocelli: Concerto - One Night In Central Park 2011
as Self : Guest
Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me in Concert 2011
as Himself
Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends 2011
as Self
Seal: Soundstage 2009
as Piano and Director
Hit Man: David Foster & Friends 2008
as Self
Heart of a Dragon 2008
Original Music Composer, Executive Producer
Andrea Bocelli - Live In Tuscany 2007
as Self
Andrea Bocelli - Under the Desert Sky 2006
as Self
The Concert For World Children's Day 2002
as Self
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration 2000
as Self
Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole 1999
as Self
Quest for Camelot 1998
Songs
David Foster's Christmas Album 1993
as Self
The Bodyguard 1992
as Oscar Conductor
Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton 1992
as Self
One Good Cop 1991
Original Music Composer
If Looks Could Kill 1991
Original Music Composer
Fresh Horses 1988
Original Music Composer
Stealing Home 1988
Original Music Composer
The Secret of My Success 1987
Original Music Composer
The Karate Kid Part II 1986
Lyricist
Tears Are Not Enough 1985
as Self
St. Elmo's Fire 1985
Original Music Composer
Lipstick 1976
Music Arranger
Rock-a-Die Baby 1975
as David
Credits from TMDB.