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Nov 13, 2017 · The Wolper-produced memorial A Thousand Days: A Tribute to John Fitzgerald Kennedy, televised from the 1964 Democratic National Convention, reportedly was seen by more people at one time than any other documentary in history. Wolper's inspiration for the four Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau specials broadcast in 1968 typifies his unique vision.
Although he enjoyed a wide ranging career encompassing documentaries, films and an Olympic opening ceremony, Wolper is best remembered for producing the landmark television series Roots (1977). He also oversaw its 1979 sequel, plus series including The Thorn Birds (1983), North and South (1985-86) and the feature L.A. Confidential (1997). - Read David L Wolper's Guardian Obituary
David L. Wolper was born on 11 January 1928 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and director, known for L.A. Confidential (1997), Murder in the First (1995) and The Race for Space (1959).
Aug 12, 2010 · David L. Wolper, the award-winning television documentary producer best known for the blockbuster TV miniseries “Roots” and for the spectacular opening and closing ceremonies he created for ...
Feb 25, 2003 · David L. Wolper and television were both born in 1928, and their futures would be forever linked, as Wolper grew up to become one of the most significant television producers. His entrepreneurial talents were obvious from the start, when he sold homegrown radishes to his mother for a penny each and delivered sealed envelopes for the wiseguys ...
May 11, 2010 · It was David who first led me to understand the meaning of the word producer...He had a vision, he organized, he was there from conception to delivery, every time. It was his clairvoyance, his engagement, his encouragement, that made a Wolper production a joy to work on...I marvel at the variety of enterprises that have borne the David L. Wolper name, undertakings of quality, prestige ...
PRIMAL MAN SPECIALS (1973-1974) A Wolper Production. In Association With Jack Kaufman Productions, Inc. Doc. Series & Series of Special.
