David Wolper

American television and film producer
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Also known as: David Lloyd Wolper
Quick Facts
In full:
David Lloyd Wolper
Born:
Jan. 11, 1928, New York City, N.Y., U.S.
Died:
Aug. 10, 2010, Beverly Hills, Calif. (aged 82)
Awards And Honors:
Academy Award

David Wolper (born Jan. 11, 1928, New York City, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 10, 2010, Beverly Hills, Calif.) was an American producer who was perhaps best known for his television work, most notably the miniseries Roots (1977). Wolper worked for a production company that made TV movies (1950–54), then formed Wolper Pictures in 1960. His numerous television programs and specials include The Making of the President (1964) and the miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983) and North and South (1985). Roots, based on Alex Haley’s novel of the same name, is a historical saga about several generations of slaves. The critically acclaimed ...(100 of 180 words)