David Foster Canadian Singer Born 1949 in Victoria
David Foster · composer and songwriter · Canadian
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David Foster is a Canadian singer born on 1 November 1949 in Victoria. His best-known title on this site is The Bodyguard (1992).
Early life
David Foster was educated at University of Southern California, The Royal Conservatory of Music and Mount Douglas Secondary School.
Career
The records show 4 albums and one single released between 1980 and 2012. The first title in the list is Miss M (1980); the latest is The Best of Celine Dion & David Foster (2012). Listed genres include contemporary r&b and classical music. His instruments include piano. Releases appeared through 143 Records. David Foster reaches 371K subscribers on YouTube, according to the February 2025 count.
Recognition
Among his honours are 16 Grammy Awards (between 1979 and 2010). He has also won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics (2003) and three Juno Awards (1986, 1987 and 1989). David Foster also earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1987 for Glory of Love. Awards come to 29 wins and 53 nominations in total.
Personal life
He has been married to Katharine McPhee since 2019. Earlier marriages on record are to B.J. Cook (1972 to 1981, divorced), Rebecca Dyer (1982 to 1986), Linda Thompson (1991 to 2005) and Yolanda Hadid (2011 to 2015). He is the father of Sara Michael Foster, Erin Foster and Amy S. Foster.
Discography
5 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Best of Celine Dion & David Foster | Album |
| 2009 | My Christmas Special | Album |
| 1991 | Voices That Care | Single |
| 1986 | David Foster | Album |
| 1980 | Miss M | Album |
Awards and nominations
29 won, 53 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | Crazy Love | Won |
| 2007 | Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | Call Me Irresponsible | Won |
| 2003 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics | Won | |
| 2002 | Canada's Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 2002 | Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award | Won | |
| 1998 | Canadian Music Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1996 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Falling into You | Won |
| 1996 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Won | |
| 1993 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | The Bodyguard - Original Soundtrack Album | Won |
| 1993 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Won | |
| 1993 | Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | Won | |
| 1993 | Grammy Award for Record of the Year | Won | |
| 1991 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Unforgettable... with Love | Won |
| 1991 | Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | Won | |
| 1991 | Grammy Award for Record of the Year | Won |
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| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year | Won | |
| 1987 | Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year | Won | |
| 1986 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Somewhere | Won |
| 1986 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | St. Elmo's Fire | Won |
| 1986 | Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year | Won | |
| 1985 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Chicago 17 | Won |
| 1984 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Won | |
| 1984 | Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | Won | |
| 1982 | Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album | Dreamgirls | Won |
| 1979 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song | After the Love Has Gone | Won |
| Horatio Alger Award | Won | ||
| Juno Humanitarian Award | Won | ||
| Officer of the Order of Canada | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 2013 | Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Natalie Cole en Español | Nominated |
| 2012 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | Crazy Love | Nominated |
| 2010 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | Call Me Irresponsible | Nominated |
| 2007 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Latin Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Album | Amore | Nominated |
| 2005 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics | Nominated | |
| 1999 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | The Prayer | Nominated |
| 1999 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 1997 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 1997 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics | Nominated | |
| 1996 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Falling into You | Nominated |
| 1996 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Nominated | |
| 1996 | Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | Nominated | |
| 1996 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 1995 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 1994 | Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | Nominated | |
| 1993 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | I Have Nothing | Nominated |
| 1993 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Nominated | |
| 1993 | Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | Nominated | |
| 1993 | Grammy Award for Record of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1992 | Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1991 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Unforgettable... with Love | Nominated |
| 1991 | Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | Nominated | |
| 1991 | Grammy Award for Record of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1991 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 1989 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 1989 | Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1989 | Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1987 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | Glory of Love | Nominated |
| 1987 | Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song | The Secret of My Success | Nominated |
| 1987 | Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1987 | Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1986 | Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song | Glory of Love | Nominated |
| 1986 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Somewhere | Nominated |
| 1986 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance | David Foster | Nominated |
| 1986 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | St. Elmo's Fire | Nominated |
| 1986 | Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1986 | Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1985 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Nominated | |
| 1985 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song | Through the Fire | Nominated |
| 1985 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Chicago 17 | Nominated |
| 1985 | Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1984 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Nominated | |
| 1984 | Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | Nominated | |
| 1982 | Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 1979 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song | After the Love Has Gone | Nominated |
| 1979 | Grammy Award for Song of the Year | After the Love Has Gone | Nominated |
Filmography
4 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006– | Celebrity Duets | TV series | |
| 2005– | The Princes of Malibu | TV series | |
| 1992 | The Bodyguard | Film | |
| 1979 | Tim | Film |
Frequently asked questions
How old is David Foster?
David Foster is 76 years old, born on 1 November 1949 in Victoria.
What is David Foster known for?
David Foster is known for The Bodyguard (1992).
What is David Foster’s nationality?
David Foster is Canadian, born in Victoria.
Who is David Foster married to?
David Foster is married to Katharine McPhee; they married in 2019.
Has David Foster won any awards?
Yes. 29 awards are on record, including Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (2010) for Crazy Love.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q77112), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Angela George · CC BY-SA 3.0
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