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Birthday
(Tuesday)
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
B.J. Cook (1972-1981), Rebecca Dyer (1982-1986), Linda Thompson (1991-2005), Yolanda Hadid (2011-2015), Katharine McPhee (2019)
Children
5 children: Amy S. Foster, Erin Foster, Sara Michael Foster
Parents
Maurice Foster, Eleanor Foster
Residences
Victoria
Education
Mount Douglas Secondary School, The Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Southern California
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Proto-Indo-European (*h₂welh₁-)
Popularity
Tier B -- 96,697 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 47 years (1971-2018)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Year context
Born in 1949 -- NATO founded; People's Republic of China established; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Ox, sign of Scorpio
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (14)
AWARDS (2)
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Primetime Emmy Awards
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Grammy Awards
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Biography
David Walter Foster is a Canadian record producer, composer, arranger, and musician. He has won 16 Grammy Awards from 45 nominations. He is one of the few artists who consistently produced popular hit music over four decades: the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Foster?
David Foster is 76 years old, born on .
Where was David Foster born?
David Foster was born in Victoria.
What movies or shows has David Foster been in?
David Foster has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Thing (2018), Celebrity Duets (2006), The Getaway (1994), If Looks Could Kill (1991), Listen to Me (1989).
Where can I find more information about David Foster?
You can find more about David Foster on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
