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David L. Wolper

 
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  • Born: Jan 11, 1928 in New York, New York
  • Occupation: Writer, Actor
  • Active: '60s-2000s
  • Major Genres: History, Drama
  • Career Highlights: Roots, L.A. Confidential, The Thorn Birds
  • First Major Screen Credit: Hollywood: The Fabulous Era (1962)

Biography

Studio executive and producer David L. Wolper gained early recognition for his television documentaries and compilations with his Wolper Productions. He began producing feature films in the late '60s. After Wolper's company was taken into Metromedia, he began producing and co-producing his own films. He also functioned as an executive producer for the works of others. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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David Lloyd Wolper (born January 11, 1928, New York City) is an American television and film producer, responsible for shows such as Roots, The Thorn Birds, North & South, L.A. Confidential, and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He also produced numerous documentaries and documentary series like Biography (TV series—1961-63), The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (TV), Appointment with Destiny (TV series), This is Elvis, Three Days in November, Imagine: John Lennon, and others. He directed the 1959 documentary The Race for Space, which was nominated for an Academy Award. His 1971 film (as executive producer)about the study of insects The Hellstrom Chronicle won an Academy Award.

For his work on television, he had received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Academy Awards Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

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