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David Foster (I)
David Foster was born on November 1, 1949 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada as David Walter Foster. He was previously married to Yolanda Hadid, Linda Thompson, Rebecca L. McCurdy and B.J. Cook.
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Soundtrack (185 credits)
Soundtrack (185 credits)
2017
The 25 Songs of Christmas
(TV Movie) (lyrics: "Grown Up Christmas List (1990)") / (music: "Grown Up Christmas List (1990)")
2017
Tähdet, tähdet
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Rakkauslaulut
(2017)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
2014-2017
Tu cara me suena
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #6.3
(2017)
... (writer: "Tell Him")
- Episode #3.18
(2014)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
2016
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Drag Movie Shequels
(2016)
... (writer: "Got to Be Real")
2016
Superstar Duets
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Round 1: Part 2
(2016)
... (writer: "The Prayer")
2016
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Robert De Niro/Jordan Spieth/Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha
(2016)
... (writer: "In the Stone" - uncredited)
2016
The Voice
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- The Battles, Part 3
(2016)
... (writer: "The Prayer")
- Blind Auditions 8
(2016)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing" - uncredited)
2016
Coronation Street
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #1.8908
(2016)
... (writer: "Got to Be Real" - uncredited)
- Episode #1.8885
(2016)
... (writer: "Got to Be Real" - uncredited)
2016
A Hologram for the King
(lyrics: "You're The Inspiration", "Got To Be Real") / (music: "You're The Inspiration", "Got To Be Real")
2016
The Grinder
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- For the People
(2016)
... (writer: "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" - uncredited)
2016
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
(Documentary) (writer: "It's The Falling In Love" - uncredited)
2015
Acció política
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.6
(2015)
... (writer: "Will You Still Love Me")
2015
Red Oaks
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Swingers
(2015)
... (writer: "Breakdown Dead Ahead" - as David W. Foster, uncredited)
2015
Scandal
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Yes
(2015)
... (writer: "Got to Be Real" - uncredited)
2005-2015
The X Factor
(TV Series) (writer - 4 episodes)
- Auditions 3
(2015)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
- Auditions 2
(2013)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
- Auditions 4
(2012)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
- Live Show 7
(2005)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing" - uncredited)
2015
One Hit Wonderland
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) by John Parr
(2015)
... (writer: "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)", "Tim Tebow's Fire")
Tu cara me suena - Argentina
(TV Series) (producer - 2 episodes, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- Episode #2.19
(2014)
... (producer: "I Have Nothing") / (writer: "I Have Nothing")
- Episode #2.14
(2014)
... (producer: "The Power of Love")
2014
The Biggest Loser
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #15.15
(2014)
... (writer: "Meant to Be")
2014
Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Welcome to the Jungle
(2014)
... (writer: "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" - uncredited)
2013
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Flowers for Charlie
(2013)
... (writer: "You're the Inspiration" - uncredited)
2013
The Voice of the Philippines
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #1.2
(2013)
... (writer: "The Last Time")
- Episode #1.1
(2013)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
2012-2013
Glee
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- All or Nothing
(2013)
... (writer: "To Love You More" - uncredited)
- Dance with Somebody
(2012)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing" - uncredited)
2013
The Voice UK
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Blind Auditions 3
(2013)
... (writer: "Tell Him")
2005-2013
Dancing with the Stars
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Week 3: Prom Night
(2013)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
- Round One
(2005)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
2011-2012
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (writer - 10 episodes)
- Episode #21.39
(2012)
... (writer: "In the Stone" - uncredited)
- Episode #20.196
(2012)
... (writer: "In the Stone" - uncredited)
- Episode #20.134
(2012)
... (writer: "In the Stone" - uncredited)
- Episode #20.81
(2012)
... (writer: "In the Stone" - uncredited)
- Episode #20.25
(2011)
... (writer: "In the Stone" - uncredited)
2012
Night Ranger: 24 Strings and a Drummer
(Video documentary) (writer: "The Secret of My Success" - uncredited)
2012
The Cleveland Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Escape from Goochland
(2012)
... (writer: "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)")
2012
The X Factor Philippines
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Top 3 Finals
(2012)
... (writer: "Through the Fire")
- Top 7 Performance Night
(2012)
... (writer: "Forever", "Will You Still Love Me?")
- Top 12 Performance Night
(2012)
... (writer: "Got to Be Real")
2003-2012
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar
(TV Series) (writer - 7 episodes)
- Finale Top 2
(2012)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing", "The Prayer")
- Top 6 Performance Show: Love Songs
(2006)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
- Top 10 Perform
(2005)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
- 8 Left to Compete
(2004)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
- I'm Back, Baby!
(2004)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
2012
Britain's Got Talent
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 2012: The Live Final
(2012)
... (writer: "You'll See" - uncredited)
2012
Criminal Minds
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Unknown Subject
(2012)
... (writer: "You're the Inspiration")
2011
So You Think You Can Dance
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Top 14 Perform
(2011)
... (writer: "To Love You More")
2011
Dancing with the Stars
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #11.1
(2011)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
Maalaala mo kaya
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 2011) (music - 1 episode, 2011)
- Siomai
(2011)
... (lyrics: "To Love You More") / (music: "To Love You More")
2010
American Dad!
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Best Little Horror House in Langley Falls
(2010)
... (writer: "Got to Be Real")
2010
Todd's Pop Song Reviews
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Top Ten Worst Hit Songs of 1987
(2010)
... (writer: "You're the Inspiration", "Will You Still Love Me")
2010
20 to 1
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Our All Time Favourite Films
(2010)
... (writer: "Take A Chance")
2010
Total Wipeout
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Final
(2010)
... (writer: "Glory of Love" - uncredited)
2009
Miranda
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Teacher
(2009)
... (writer: "Hard to Say I'm Sorry-Get Away")
2009
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
(Video) (performer: "You'll See") / (writer: "You'll See")
2009
Hung
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Pilot
(2009)
... (writer: "Glory of Love" - uncredited)
2009
Memòries de la tele
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.30
(2009)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
2008
Great Performances
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Hit Man: David Foster and Friends
(2008)
... (writer: "Through the Fire")
2008
My Name Is Earl
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Earl and Joy's Anniversary
(2008)
... (writer: "You're the Inspiration" - uncredited)
2008
The Oprah Winfrey Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 31 October 2008
(2008)
... (writer: "Glory of Love", "The Prayer" - uncredited)
2008
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Anne Hathaway/The Killers
(2008)
... (writer: "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" - uncredited)
2008
The Best of Me, Regine Velasquez: A Birthday Special
(TV Movie documentary) (writer: "The Best of Me")
2008
Summerhood
(performer: "Love Theme from 'St. Elmo's Fire'") / (writer: "Love Theme from 'St. Elmo's Fire'")
2007
Idols!
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Liveshow #0
(2007)
... (writer: "Hard to Say I'm Sorry")
2002-2007
Idols
(TV Series) (writer - 7 episodes)
- Grand Final
(2007)
... (writer: "Tell Him")
- Top 5: Seasons and Colours
(2007)
... (writer: "The Colour of My Love")
- Top 4: Great Singers, Great Songs
(2005)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
- Top 32: Wildcards
(2003)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
- Top 8: My Own Idol
(2002)
... (writer: "Hard to Say I'm Sorry")
2007
The Brothers Solomon
(writer: "St. Elmo's Fire", "St. Elmo's Fire (Unplugged)", "St. Elmo's Fire (Acoustic)")
2007
Patinando por un sueño
(TV Series) (producer - 2 episodes)
- Episode dated 17 August 2007
(2007)
... (producer: "All by Myself")
- Episode dated 10 August 2007
(2007)
... (producer: "I Will Always Love You")
2007
Idols
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Spectacular 1 - My Idol
(2007)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
2007
Idool 2007
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Grote Liveshow 1 - Mijn Idool
(2007)
... (writer: "Gira con me")
2006
Home Boy
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Merry Martin Christmas
(2006)
... (writer: "Forever")
2003-2006
Australian Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 5 episodes)
- Top 10 Performance Show: Australian #1's
(2006)
... (writer: "Hard to Say I'm Sorry")
- Grand Final
(2004)
... (writer: "The Prayer")
- Top 2 Showdown
(2004)
... (writer: "Glory of Love")
- Top 8 Performance Show: Contestant's Choice
(2004)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing", "The Prayer")
- Group 5 Performance Show
(2003)
... (writer: "Hard to Say I'm Sorry")
2005
Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Disco
(2005)
... (writer: "Got to Be Real")
- Min Idol
(2005)
... (writer: "Hard to Say I'm Sorry")
2004
Sunrise
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 22 December 2004
(2004)
... (writer: "The Prayer")
2004
Singapore Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Wildcard Show
(2004)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
2004
Indonesian Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Grand Final Results Show
(2004)
... (writer: "The Prayer")
- Spektakuler Show 3 - Love Songs
(2004)
... (writer: "To Love You More")
2003-2004
Canadian Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Group 2 Performances
(2004)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
- Last Group
(2003)
... (writer: "The Prayer")
2003-2004
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Topp 11 - Ditt idol
(2004)
... (writer: "Hard to Say I'm Sorry")
- Topp 40 #1
(2004)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
- Topp 50 #1
(2003)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing", "Hard to Say I'm Sorry")
2003-2004
Deutschland sucht den Superstar
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Celebration Live
(2004)
... (writer: "Tell Him")
- Top 50: Die zweite Chance
(2003)
... (writer: "Hard to Say I'm Sorry")
2004
Cold Case
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Disco Inferno
(2004)
... (writer: "After the Love is Gone")
2004
SuperStar KZ
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.11
(2004)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
2003
Mulheres Apaixonadas
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.203
(2003)
... (writer: "Luxo Pesado" - uncredited)
2003
Star Search
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- The One with Guest Judge Brad Paisley
(2003)
... (writer: "The Prayer")
- The One with Nathan Morris and Shawn Stockman from Boyz II Men
(2003)
... (writer: "Through the Fire")
- The One with "Mrs. Nick Lachey" Jessica Simpson
(2003)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
2002
The 3rd Annual Women Rock! Girls and Guitars
(TV Movie) (writer: "Trough The Fire / Coming Out Of The Dark (Medley)")
2002
Operación triunfo
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #2.2
(2002)
... (writer: "Tell Him")
- Episode #1.12
(2002)
... (writer: "I Have Nothing")
2002
1000 millones
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Mil millones
(2002)
... (writer: "Gira con me questa notte" - uncredited)
2001
Shining Stars: The Official Story of Earth, Wind, & Fire
(Video) (writer: "After The Love Is Gone")
2001
Sex and the City
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Real Me
(2001)
... (writer: "Got to Be Real" - uncredited)
2000
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
(producer: "Christmas in Whoville") / (writer: "Christmas in Whoville")
1998
Will & Grace
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Head Case
(1998)
... (writer: "Got to Be Real" - uncredited)
1998
Mystery Science Theater 3000
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Space Children
(1998)
... (writer: "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" - uncredited)
1998
Quest for Camelot
(producer: "United We Stand", "On My Father's Wings", "Ruber", "The Prayer", "I Stand All Alone", "If I Didn't Have You", "Looking Through Your Eyes", "I Stand All Alone [Reprise]", "I Stand Alone", "The Prayer/La Preghiera") / (writer: "United We Stand", "On My Father's Wings", "Ruber", "The Prayer", "I Stand All Alone", "If I Didn't Have You", "Looking Through Your Eyes", "I Stand All Alone [Reprise]", "I Stand Alone", "The Prayer/La Preghiera")
1998
Quest for Camelot Sing-Alongs
(Video short) (writer: "On My Father's Wings", "If I Didn't Have You", "I Stand Alone")
1997
Stars in Their Eyes
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #8.10
(1997)
... (writer: "You'll See")
1996
The Mirror Has Two Faces
(performer: "Carol of the Bells") / (producer: "I Finally Found Someone")
1996
Eraser
(arranger: "Where Do We Go From Here") / (producer: "Where Do We Go From Here") / (writer: "Where Do We Go From Here")
1979-1996
Top of the Pops
(TV Series) (writer - 4 episodes)
- Episode dated 21 March 1996
(1996)
... (writer: "One More Chance")
- Episode dated 16 November 1995
(1995)
... (writer: "You'll See")
- Episode dated 2 November 1995
(1995)
... (writer: "You'll See")
- Episode dated 2 August 1979
(1979)
... (writer: "After the Love Has Gone")
1995
Casper
(arranger: "Remember Me This Way") / (producer: "Remember Me This Way") / (writer: "Remember Me This Way")
1994
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Sideshow Bob Roberts
(1994)
... (writer: "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" - uncredited)
1992
The Bodyguard
(producer: "I Have Nothing", "Run to You", "I Will Always Love You", "Even If My Heart Would Break") / (writer: "I Have Nothing")
1991
If Looks Could Kill
(producer: "TEACH ME HOW TO DREAM" (love theme from "IF LOOKS COULD KILL")) / (writer: "TEACH ME HOW TO DREAM" (love theme from "IF LOOKS COULD KILL"))
1991
Voices That Care
(TV Movie documentary) (producer: "Voices That Care") / (writer: "Voices That Care")
1989
Baywatch
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Second Wave
(1989)
... (writer: "Save Me" - uncredited)
1989
Listen to Me
(performer: "Who's Gonna Love You Tonight?") / (writer: "Listen To Me", "Who's Gonna Love You Tonight?")
1988
Stealing Home
(performer: "Stealing Home" (Instrumental), "Katie's Theme" (Instrumental), "Home Movies" (Instrumental), "And When She Danced (Love theme from 'Stealing Home')", "Stealing Home (Reprise)" (Instrumental)) / (producer: "And When She Danced (Love theme from 'Stealing Home')", "Poison Ivy") / (writer: "And When She Danced (Love theme from 'Stealing Home')")
1987
The Secret of My Succe$s
(performer: "Gazebo") / (producer: "The Price of Love", "Gazebo", "The Secret of My Success", "Something I Gotta Do") / (writer: "The Price of Love", "Gazebo", "The Secret of My Success", "Something I Gotta Do")
1985
St. Elmo's Fire
("INTO THE FIRE") / (performer: "LOVE THEME FROM ST. ELMO'S FIRE", "ONE LOVE") / (producer: "LOVE THEME FROM ST. ELMO'S FIRE", "ST. ELMO'S FIRE (MAN IN MOTION)", "SHAKE DOWN", "THIS TIME IT WAS REALLY RIGHT", "SAVED MY LIFE", "ONE LOVE", "STRESSED OUT (CLOSE TO THE EDGE)", "YOUNG AND INNOCENT", "IF I TURN YOU AWAY", "GIVE HER A LITTLE DROP MORE", "For Just a Moment (Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire)") / (writer: "LOVE THEME FROM ST. ELMO'S FIRE", "ST. ELMO'S FIRE (MAN IN MOTION)", "THIS TIME IT WAS REALLY RIGHT", "SAVED MY LIFE", "ONE LOVE", "STRESSED OUT (CLOSE TO THE EDGE)", "IF I TURN YOU AWAY", "For Just a Moment (Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire)")
1985
Street Hawk
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Chinatown Memories
(1985)
... (writer: "What About Me?")
1984
Olivia Newton-John: Twist of Fate
(Video short) (producer: "Twist of Fate", "Take a Chance", "Livin' in Desperate Times", "Shaking You") / (writer: "Take a Chance", "Shaking You")
Fame
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1984) (music - 1 episode, 1984)
- Heritage
(1984)
... (lyrics: "Let Your Feelings Show") / (music: "Let Your Feelings Show")
1983
Two of a Kind
(performer: "Night Music") / (producer: "Twist of Fate", " (Livin' in) Desperate Times", "Shakin' You", "Take a Chance", "The Perfect One", "Prima Donna", "Night Music") / (writer: "Shakin' You", "Take a Chance", "The Perfect One", "Night Music")
1983
Dick Cavett Behind the Scenes with John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
(TV Movie) (writer: "Take a Chance")
1979-1981
WKRP in Cincinnati
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- An Explosive Affair: Part 1
(1981)
... (writer: "Talk to Ya Later")
- For Love or Money: Part 2
(1979)
... (writer: "After the Love Has Gone")
- For Love or Money: Part 1
(1979)
... (writer: "After the Love Has Gone")
1979
The Strange Case of Alice Cooper
(Video) (writer: "From The Inside", "Serious", "Nurse Rozetta")
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Thanks (2 credits)
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I'm probably wouldn't do anything differently if I had to do it again. Every little thing that happens to you, good and bad, becomes a little piece of the puzzle of who you become. Every successful person you read about - Warren Buffett, Bill Gates - they all say pretty much the same thing. 'Do what you love'. I know I did. See more »Star Sign:
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