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.

Known For

The Jennifer Hudson Show

The View

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Great Performances

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

American Idol

The Masked Singer

The Masked Singer

All Movies (34)

• Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart2026 · as Self
• Diane Warren: Relentless2025 · as Self
• Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special2024
• Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration2024 · as Self
• The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration2022 · as Self
• David Foster's EGGGPAA2022 · as Self
• Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble2020 · as Self
• David Foster: Off the Record2019 · as Self
• Silent Night: A Song for the World2018 · as Self
• Katharine McPhee: Live on Soundstage2018 · as Self
• Hired Gun2017 · as Self
• Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives2017 · as Self
• Andrea Bocelli - Cinema2016 · as Self
• Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago2016 · as Self
• Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration2015 · as Self
• Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood2014 · as Self
• Neil Sedaka: King of Song2014 · as Self
• Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade2013 · as Self
• Andrea Bocelli: Love In Portofino2013 · as Self
• Letting Go2012 · as Mogul
• Andrea Bocelli: Concerto - One Night In Central Park2011 · as Self
• Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me in Concert2011 · as Himself
• Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends2011 · as Self
• Seal: Soundstage2009 · as Piano and Director
• Hit Man: David Foster & Friends2008 · as Self
• Andrea Bocelli - Vivere Live in Tuscany2007 · as Self
• Andrea Bocelli - Under the Desert Sky2006 · as Self
• The Concert For World Children's Day2002 · as Self
• Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration2000 · as Self
• Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole1999 · as Self
• The Bodyguard1992 · as Oscar Conductor
• Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton1992 · as Self
• Tears Are Not Enough1985 · as Self
• Rock-a-Die Baby1975 · as David

All TV Shows (20)

• The Jennifer Hudson Show2022 · as Self
• The Masked Singer2019 · as Self
• The Masked Singer2019 · as Banana Split - Banana
• Celebrity Family Feud2015 · as Self - Contestant
• Asia's Got Talent2015 · as Self - Judge
• Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby2012 · as Self
• Keeping Up with the Kardashians2007 · as Self
• Celebrity Duets2006
• The Princes of Malibu2005 · as Self
• Soundstage2003
• Push, Nevada2002
• Dr. Phil2002 · as Self
• American Idol2002 · as Self - Guest Performer
• Popstars (US)2001
• Popstars2001
• Behind the Music1997 · as Self
• The View1997 · as Self
• LIVE with Kelly and Mark1988 · as Self - Guest
• People's Choice Awards1975 · as Self - Performer
• Great Performances1971 · as Self