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David Brown(1916-2010)

  • Producer
  • Director
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David Brown
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David Brown was born on 28 July 1916 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and director, known for The Player (1992), Deep Impact (1998) and Cocoon (1985). He was married to Helen Gurley Brown. He died on 1 February 2010 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornJuly 28, 1916
DiedFebruary 1, 2010(93)
BornJuly 28, 1916
DiedFebruary 1, 2010(93)
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  • Nominated for 4 Oscars
    • 10 wins & 10 nominations total

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Known for

Tim Robbins in The Player (1992)
The Player
7.5
  • Producer
  • 1992
Deep Impact (1998)
Deep Impact
6.3
  • Producer
  • 1998
Cocoon (1985)
Cocoon
6.7
  • Producer
  • 1985
Les Dents de la mer (1975)
Les Dents de la mer
8.1
  • Producer(produced by)
  • 1975

Credits

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Producer



  • The Hungry Games: Alaska Big Bear Challenge (2024)
    The Hungry Games: Alaska Big Bear Challenge
    6.4
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2024
  • Rob Lowe and Sam Neill in Une place au soleil (2002)
    Une place au soleil
    5.5
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 2002
  • Morgan Freeman and Monica Potter in Le Masque de l'araignée (2001)
    Le Masque de l'araignée
    6.4
    • producer
    • 2001
  • Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche in Le chocolat (2000)
    Le chocolat
    7.2
    • producer
    • 2000
  • Les cendres d'Angela (1999)
    Les cendres d'Angela
    7.3
    • producer
    • 1999
  • Deep Impact (1998)
    Deep Impact
    6.3
    • producer
    • 1998
  • Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd in Le collectionneur (1997)
    Le collectionneur
    6.6
    • producer (produced by)
    • 1997
  • Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue in Le Saint (1997)
    Le Saint
    6.2
    • producer (produced by)
    • 1997
  • Au coeur du scandale (1996)
    Au coeur du scandale
    6.6
    TV Mini Series
    • executive producer
    • 1996
  • Canadian Bacon (1995)
    Canadian Bacon
    5.9
    • producer
    • 1995
  • Lili Taylor, Suzy Amis, Peter Gallagher, John C. McGinley, Tom Sizemore, and Jon Tenney in Watch It (1993)
    Watch It
    6.2
    • executive producer
    • 1993
  • Les veuves joyeuses (1993)
    Les veuves joyeuses
    5.7
    • producer
    • 1993
  • Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Jack Nicholson in Des hommes d'honneur (1992)
    Des hommes d'honneur
    7.7
    • producer
    • 1992
  • L'amour en trop (1992)
    L'amour en trop
    6.1
    • co-producer
    • 1992
  • Tim Robbins in The Player (1992)
    The Player
    7.5
    • producer
    • 1992

Director



  • Dollar a Second
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1954

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The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of JAWS
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The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of JAWS
The Shark is Still Working: Steven Spielberg on the fate of the Orca
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The Shark is Still Working: Steven Spielberg on the fate of the Orca
The Shark is Still Working: Steven Spielberg on the fate of the Orca
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The Shark is Still Working: Steven Spielberg on the fate of the Orca

Personal details

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  • Born
    • July 28, 1916
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • February 1, 2010
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(kidney failure)
  • Spouse
    • Helen Gurley BrownSeptember 25, 1959 - February 1, 2010 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Began his writing career writing horoscopes for vending machines and subway scales.
  • Quotes
    In this business you're either an artist or a salesman. When you fall in between it becomes problematic.

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  • When did David Brown die?
    February 1, 2010
  • How did David Brown die?
    Kidney failure
  • How old was David Brown when he died?
    93 years old
  • Where did David Brown die?
    Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • When was David Brown born?
    July 28, 1916

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