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David Foster: Biography

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Birth Name: David Walter Foster
Birth Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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."
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.
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.
Was appointed officer of the Order of Canada, the country's highest honor, in 2006.
Named chairman of the Verve Music Group in December 2011.
Is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame.

David Foster Relationships:
Amy Foster-Gillies - Daughter
Erin Foster - Daughter
Sara Foster - Daughter
Jordan Foster - Daughter
Rebecca Foster - Ex-wife
Linda Thompson - Ex-wife
B.J. Cooke - Ex-wife
Jaymes Foster-Levy - Sister
Yolanda Hadid - Wife
David Foster Awards:
1997 Emmy: Outstanding Music and Lyrics - Nominee
2003 Emmy: Outstanding Music and Lyrics - Winner
2006 Emmy: Outstanding Music Direction - Nominee
1999 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Winner
1979 Grammy: Best R&B Song - 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 Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
1992 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
1998 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
2007 Grammy: Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album - Winner
2010 Emmy: Outstanding Music Direction - Nominee
2010 Grammy: Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album - Winner
2011 Emmy: Outstanding Music Direction - Nominee
1987 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
1988 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
1991 Grammy: Album of the Year - Winner
1993 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

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