David Foster

Born November 1, 1949 · Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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.

Sound 11

2000s

2008
Heart of a Dragon
Original Music Composer

1990s

1998
Quest for Camelot
Songs
57
1991
One Good Cop
Original Music Composer
46
If Looks Could Kill
Original Music Composer
51

1980s

1989
Baywatch
Original Music Composer
56
1988
Fresh Horses
Original Music Composer
Stealing Home
Original Music Composer
53
1987
The Secret of My Success
Original Music Composer
55
1985
St. Elmo's Fire
Original Music Composer
53

1970s

1976
Lipstick
Music Arranger

No release date

Rolonda
Original Music Composer

Acted in 9

2010s

2012
Letting Go
Mogul

2000s

2009
Seal: Soundstage
Piano and Director
2006
Celebrity Duets
TV
2003
Soundstage
TV · 9 Seasons
2002
Push, Nevada
TV
2001
Popstars (US)
TV
Popstars
TV

1990s

1992
The Bodyguard
Oscar Conductor
54

1970s

1975
Rock-a-Die Baby
David

Wrote 1

1980s

1986
The Karate Kid Part II
Lyricist
58

Produced 1

2000s

2008
Heart of a Dragon
Executive Producer

Appearances44

2020s

2026
Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart
Self
2025
Diane Warren: Relentless
Self
2024
Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration
Self
2022
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Self
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self · 1 episode
47
David Foster's EGGGPAA
Self
2020
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Self

2010s

2019
David Foster: Off the Record
Self
The Masked Singer
Self, Banana Split - Banana · 2 episodes
63
2018
Silent Night: A Song for the World
Self
Katharine McPhee: Live on Soundstage
Self
2017
Hired Gun
Self
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Self
2016
Andrea Bocelli - Cinema
Self
Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
Self
2015
Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration
Self
Celebrity Family Feud
Self - Contestant · 1 episode
Asia's Got Talent
Self - Judge · 13 episodes
2014
Neil Sedaka: King of Song
Self
2013
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Self
Andrea Bocelli: Love In Portofino
Self
2012
Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby
Self · 1 episode
2011
Andrea Bocelli: Concerto - One Night In Central Park
Self : Guest
Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me in Concert
Himself
Why Not? with Shania Twain
Self · 6 episodes
Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends
Self

2000s

2008
Hit Man: David Foster & Friends
Self
2007
Andrea Bocelli - Live In Tuscany
Self
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self · 2 episodes
42
2006
Andrea Bocelli - Under the Desert Sky
Self
2005
The Princes of Malibu
Self · 6 episodes
2002
The Concert For World Children's Day
Self
Dr. Phil
Self · 1 episode
American Idol
Self - Guest Performer · 3 episodes
45
2000
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Self

1990s

1999
Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole
Self
1997
Behind the Music
Self · 1 episode
74
The View
Self · 2 episodes
29
1993
David Foster's Christmas Album
Self
1992
Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton
Self

1980s

1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · 2 episodes
48
1985
Tears Are Not Enough
Self

1970s