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Birth Name:
David Walter Foster
Birth Place:
Victoria, BC
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
05/01/1950, Taurus
Profession:
Producer; composer; songwriter; musician
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David Foster Fast Facts:
Joined Chuck Berry's backing band at age 16.
Was a member of early-'70s one-hit-wonder band Skylark which released "Wildflower."
Became senior vice president of A&R at Atlantic Records in 1994 and later founded 143 Records.
Established the David Foster Foundation, which raises money to help children who need organ transplants.
A member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has a star on the country's Walk of Fame.
In 1992 he accidentally hit actor Ben Vereen with his car on the Pacific Coast Highway. Although Vereen was seriously injured, he made a full recovery.
David Foster Relationships:
Amy Foster-Gillies - Daughter
B.J. Cooke - Ex-wife
Erin Foster - Daughter
Jordan Foster - Daughter
Linda Thompson - Wife (separated)
Rebecca Foster - Ex-wife
Sara Foster - Daughter
David Foster Awards:
1997 Emmy: Outstanding Music and Lyrics - Nominee
2003 Emmy: Outstanding Music and Lyrics - Winner
2006 Emmy: Outstanding Music Direction - Nominee
1993 Grammy: Album of the Year - Winner
1979 Grammy: Best R&B Song - Winner
1991 Grammy: Album of the Year - Winner
1996 Grammy: Album of the Year - Winner
1982 Grammy: Best Cast Show Album - Winner
1984 Grammy: Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) - Winner
1986 Grammy: Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) - Winner
1993 Grammy: Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) - Winner
1996 Grammy: Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) - Winner
1987 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
1988 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
1999 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Winner
1984 Grammy: Producer of the Year, Non-Classical - Winner
1991 Grammy: Producer of the Year, Non-Classical - Winner
1993 Grammy: Producer of the Year, Non-Classical - Winner
1991 Grammy: Record of the Year - Winner
1993 Grammy: Record of the Year - Winner
1986 Oscar: Best Original Song - Nominee
1992 Oscar: Best Original Song - Nominee
1998 Oscar: Best Original Song - Nominee
2007 Grammy: Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album - Winner
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