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David Lloyd Wolper (January 11, 1928 – August 10, 2010) was an American television and film producer, responsible for shows such as Roots, The Thorn Birds, and North and South, and the theatrically-released films Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and L.A. Confidential.
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 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
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Learn about the life and career of David L. Wolper, one of the most influential and versatile producers in television history. Explore his achievements in documentaries, mini-series, comedy, drama, and more.
Aug 12, 2010 · David L. Wolper, an award-winning movie and television producer best known for the groundbreaking mini-series “Roots,” died on Tuesday at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 82.
Watch a nearly five-hour interview with producer David L. Wolper, who created documentaries, sitcoms, and miniseries for TV. Learn about his collaborations with Mike Wallace, Jacques Cousteau, and others.
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 the...
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In 1987, he joined his father, David Wolper in leading The Wolper Organization. Over the years, the company has been responsible for more than 500 films, which have won more than 150 awards, including two Oscars, 50 Emmys, seven Golden Globes and five Peabody Awards.
