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David Geffen

American record executive, film producer, theatrical producer, and philanthropist

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Founder of
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Geffen Records
DGC Records
DGC Records
Birthdate
February 21, 1943
Birthplace
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Owner of
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No. 5, 1948
Pelorus (yacht)
Pelorus (yacht)
Rising Sun (yacht)
Rising Sun (yacht)
Educated at
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College
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New Utrecht High School
New Utrecht High School
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The University Of Texas At Austin
The University Of Texas At Austin
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College
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Awards Received
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Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert
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Grammy Awards
Grammy Awards
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Occupation
Film producer
Film producer
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Talent agent
Businessperson
Businessperson
Record producer
Record producer
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Television producer
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Theatrical producer
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Music executive
Invested in
DreamWorks Records
DreamWorks Records
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United States
United States
Notable Work
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The Explosive Generation
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DGC Records
DGC Records
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Asylum Records
Asylum Records
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Geffen Records
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Wikidata ID
Q115055
Overview

David Geffen is a versatile American entrepreneur. Born in Brooklyn on February 21, 1943, he holds US citizenship . Geffen has excelled in various professional capacities, including film producer , talent agent , businessperson , record producer , television producer , theatrical producer , and music executive .

David Geffen founded Geffen Records and DGC Records . He also attended Brooklyn College , Santa Monica College , New Utrecht High School , and The University Of Texas At Austin .

Outside of his professional achievements, Geffen is the owner of the yachts Rising Sun and Pelorus , as well as the painting No. 5, 1948. He has been honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert and Grammy Awards . His notable works include founding Geffen Records , Asylum Records , and DGC Records as well as producing the film The Explosive Generation .

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