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David Brown(1916-2010)

  • Producer
  • Director
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David Brown
Narrated by Chief Martin Brody himself, Roy Scheider, this feature-length documentary focuses squarely on the many ways Jaws has helped to shape the film industry and pop culture.
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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
Elijah Wood and Leelee Sobieski in Deep Impact (1998)
Deep Impact
6.3
  • Producer
  • 1998
Cocoon (1985)
Cocoon
6.7
  • Producer
  • 1985
Susan Backlinie and Bruce in Jaws (1975)
Jaws
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
    6.6
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2024
  • Rob Lowe and Sam Neill in Framed (2002)
    Framed
    5.5
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 2002
  • Morgan Freeman and Monica Potter in Along Came a Spider (2001)
    Along Came a Spider
    6.4
    • producer
    • 2001
  • Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche in Chocolat (2000)
    Chocolat
    7.2
    • producer
    • 2000
  • Angela's Ashes (1999)
    Angela's Ashes
    7.3
    • producer
    • 1999
  • Elijah Wood and Leelee Sobieski in Deep Impact (1998)
    Deep Impact
    6.3
    • producer
    • 1998
  • Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd in Kiss the Girls (1997)
    Kiss the Girls
    6.6
    • producer (produced by)
    • 1997
  • Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue in The Saint (1997)
    The Saint
    6.2
    • producer (produced by)
    • 1997
  • Patrick Dempsey, Brian Dennehy, and Craig Sheffer in A Season in Purgatory (1996)
    A Season in Purgatory
    6.5
    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
    6.1
    • executive producer
    • 1993
  • The Cemetery Club (1993)
    The Cemetery Club
    5.7
    • producer
    • 1993
  • Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men (1992)
    A Few Good Men
    7.7
    • producer
    • 1992
  • Rich in Love (1992)
    Rich in Love
    6.1
    • co-producer
    • 1992
  • Tim Robbins in The Player (1992)
    The Player
    7.5
    • producer
    • 1992

Director



  • Dollar a Second
    6.2
    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

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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

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

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