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David Victor Picker (May 14, 1931 – April 20, 2019) was an American motion picture executive and producer, working in the film industry for more than forty years. He served as president and chief executive officer for United Artists, Paramount, Lorimar, and Columbia Pictures before becoming an independent producer.
Here's a wonderful reason to interrupt my vacation: my longtime pal David V. Picker has finally published his Hollywood memoir - Musts, Maybes And Nevers.
Apr 23, 2019 · Picker, who served as the head of United Artists, Paramount and Columbia for more than half a century, died at home in New York at the weekend. The movie boss introduced the Beatles...
Apr 21, 2019 · David V. Picker, who served as the head of United Artists, Paramount and Columbia over more than a half-century in the film business, died Saturday night after succumbing to colon cancer at his...
Apr 22, 2019 · Picker, a third generation movie executive, was just 31 when he was appointed head of production and marketing at United Artists in 1961. During his first year in the role, he green lit the James Bond franchise, committing $1.1 million to Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman to make Dr. No.
- Matthew Field
Jun 20, 2023 · As president of United Artists, Paramount, and Columbia, producer of The Jerk, Lenny, and The Crucible, [David Picker's] seen it all, loved it all (well, most of it), and now he's sharing it all. When the show is over you will have learned about the deals, the hits, the flops, the good guys, the bad guys, and all the rest"--Amazon.com
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Apr 23, 2019 · David V. Picker, who as a top executive at three Hollywood film studios played a significant role in bringing the Beatles, James Bond and more to movie screens, died on Saturday at his home...
