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David Geffen
(1943-)
Synopsis
Born in New York City on February 21, 1943, David Geffen is a record and film producer who, with Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg, started DreamWorks. Geffen has started numerous other companies, such as Geffen Records, DGC and the Geffen Film Company. He also helped bankroll such successful productions as Dreamgirls, Little Shop of Horrors and the hugely profitable Cats.
Early Life
Born on February 21, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, David Geffen is widely regarded as the wealthiest man in the American film industry. A self-styled "boy from Brooklyn" who became a millionaire by the age of 25, the ambitious, energetic music and movie executive established a vast Hollywood-based empire. With Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg, he cofounded Dreamworks, ensuring that he will continue to shape the world entertainment landscape into the next century.
His parents were Soviet Jews who had emigrated to Brooklyn's thriving Ru
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Born | David Lawrence Geffen (1943-02-21) February 21, 1943 (age 81) Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, producer, philanthropist |
Known for | Founder of Geffen Records, DGC Records, DreamWorks SKG |
Awards | Academy Award (Honorary), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
David Lawrence Geffen (born February 21, 1943) is an American business magnate, record executive, film producer, and philanthropist. Known for his influence in the entertainment industry, Geffen is the founder of several major entertainment companies, including Asylum Records, Geffen Records, DGC Records, and DreamWorks SKG. He has also made substantial philanthropic contributions, particularly in the fields of health, education, and the arts.[2][3]
Early Life and education
[change | change source]Geffen was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish immigrant parents. He