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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.
One of the unique talents of David L. Wolper was his diversity, his ability to produce successfully in a wide range of different areas of the world of entertainment; documentaries, mini-series, comedy TV series, TV movies, theatrical Motion picture and outdoor spectaculars.
David L. Wolper Center. Showcasing a 50-year archive, including papers, photos, scripts, and more, accessible to students, researchers, and the public. The Center also features notable exhibitions on figures like Frank Sinatra, Willy Wonka, John Wayne, and events like the 1984 Olympics.
Aug 12, 2010 · Mr. Wolper produced hundreds of films and television shows, including the hit 1983 mini-series “The Thorn Birds,” a romantic drama set in Australia, with Richard Chamberlain and Rachel...
Aug 12, 2024 · The Wolper Organization was founded in 1958 by documentary film producer David L. Wolper. In 1964, his company was acquired by Metromedia, but would later break apart from the company in 1967.
The organization’s love for documentaries can be traced back to its inception by David L. Wolper. Notable documentaries include the Oscar-nominated “The Race for Space,” Emmy-winning “The Making of the President,” and Oscar award-winning “The Hellstrom Chronicle.”.
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).
