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David Lloyd Wolper was an American television and film producer, responsible for shows such as Roots, The Thorn Birds, North & South, L.A. Confidential, and the blockbuster Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He also produced numerous documentaries and documentary series including Biography (1961–63), The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (TV), Appointment with Destiny, This is Elvis, Four Days in November, Imagine: John Lennon, Visions of Eight (1973), and others. Wolper directed the 1959 documentary The Race for Space, which was nominated for an Academy Award. His 1971 film about the study of insects, The Hellstrom Chronicle, won an Academy Award.
Birth Name
David Lloyd Wolper
Born
Wednesday, 11 January 1928
Died
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Becoming Cousteau | Self | 2021 |
| The Black Godfather | Self - Director and Producer (as David Wolper) | 2019 |
| The 83rd Annual Academy Awards | Self - Memorial Tribute | 2011 |
| Color Adjustment | Self | 1992 |
| Television | Self | 1988 |
| The 57th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Hersholt Award Recipient | 1985 |
| The 55th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Presenter | 1983 |
| The 51st Annual Academy Awards | Self - Presenter | 1979 |
| Film '72 | Self | 1971 |
| 60 Minutes | Himself - Producer (segment "David L. Wolper") | 1968 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Becoming Cousteau | Self | 2021 |
| The Black Godfather | Self - Director and Producer (as David Wolper) | 2019 |
| The 83rd Annual Academy Awards | Self - Memorial Tribute | 2011 |
| Color Adjustment | Self | 1992 |
| Television | Self | 1988 |
| The 57th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Hersholt Award Recipient | 1985 |
| The 55th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Presenter | 1983 |
| The 51st Annual Academy Awards | Self - Presenter | 1979 |
| Film '72 | Self | 1971 |
| 60 Minutes | Himself - Producer (segment "David L. Wolper") | 1968 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1993 | Emmy | Outstanding Miniseries | Nominated |
| 1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special | Nominated |
| 1987 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Nominated |
| 1987 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Limited Series | Nominated |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Limited Series | Nominated |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Limited Series | Nominated |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Limited Series | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Limited Series | Won |
| 1977 | Emmy | Outstanding Limited Series | Won |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Any Area of Creative Technical Crafts | Nominated |
| 1964 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Documentary Programs | Won |
| 1960 | Oscar | Best Documentary, Features | Nominated |
