David L. Wolper
David Lloyd Wolper (born January 11, 1928 in New York City , New York , † August 10, 2010 in Beverly Hills , California ) was an American producer of cinema and television films . He produced documentaries and feature films for around half a century and was one of the pioneers of the documentary drama .
Life
David Wolper was an only child. He grew up as the son of businessman Irving S. Wolper and Anna Fass. He did not have a middle name, but used Lloyd to distinguish himself from his uncle of the same name. He studied for a year at Drake University in Des Moines , another two years at the University of Southern California, and then dropped out to get into the film business. He was married three times, leaving behind sons Mark and Michel and daughter Leslie.
The miniseries Roots (1977), The Thorn Birds (1983) and Torches in the Storm , movies such as The Bridge of Remagen (1969), LA Confidential (1997) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1971) were exceptional successes .
He was also a member of the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee and thus involved in organizing the 1984 Summer Olympics .
Awards
- 1960: Nomination in the category Oscar / Best Documentary for The Race for Space
- 1985: Winning the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (Honorary Oscar)
- 1977: Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series for: Roots
- 1979: Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series for: Roots: The Next Generations
- 1980: Nomination for Outstanding Limited Series for: The Scarlett O'Hara War
- 1982: Outstanding Informational Special nomination for Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
- 1983: Outstanding Limited Series nomination for: The Thorn Birds
- 1987: Nomination in the category Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: Liberty Weekend
- 1987: Nomination in the category Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts for: Liberty Weekend
- 1990: Nomination in the category Outstanding Drama / Comedy Special for: Murder in Mississippi
- 1993: Nomination in the Outstanding Miniseries category for: Queen
In addition, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame bears his name.
Filmography (selection)
- 1968: The Devil's Brigade (The Devil's Brigade)
- 1969: This is how we travel and this is how we love (If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium)
- 1969: The Bridge at Remagen (The Bridge at Remagen)
- 1971: The Hellstrom Chronicle (The Hellstrom Chronicle)
- 1971: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory)
- 1972: King, Queen, Jack (King, Queen, Knave)
- 1973: Munich 1972 - 8 famous directors watch the games of the XX. Olympiad (Visions of Eight)
- 1996: My husband Picasso (Surviving Picasso)
Autobiography
- Producer: A Memoir (with David Fisher), Scribner, New York 2003, ISBN 978-0743236874
Web links
- David L. Wolper in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Official site
- Obituary in the New York Times, August 12, 2010 (accessed August 12, 2010)
- Obituary in the Los Angeles Times, August 13, 2010 (accessed August 14, 2010)
- Entry on the Museum of Broadcast Communications website (accessed August 12, 2010)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wolper, David L. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Wolper, David Lloyd (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American film producer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 11, 1928 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City , New York , USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 10, 2010 |
| Place of death | Beverly Hills , California |