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David Brown

Known For
Production
Born
July 28, 1916 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Died
February 1, 2010
Active Years
1962–2010 (49 Years)
Total Credits
53 credits in database
Production Born Jul 28, 1916 Died Feb 1, 2010 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA 53 credits
53
Total Credits
1962–2010
49 Years Career Span
31
Vault Titles
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Biography

Subject: David Brown (Production).
Source [1]: TMDB Bio.
Name: David Brown.
Dates: July 28, 1916 – February 1, 2010.
Age at death: 93 years old.
Nationality/Profession: American film and theatre producer and writer.
Notable work: Produced the 1975 film Jaws, based on the novel by Peter Benchley.
Place of birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Known credits: 52.
Source [2]: Mentions Clancy Brown, Sterling K Brown, Mahershala Ali, Matthew Rhys. No David Brown (Production) mentioned.
Source [3]: Mentions David Jonsson. No David Brown (Production) mentioned.
Name: David Brown.
Profession: American film and theatre producer and writer.
Birth: July 28, 1916, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Death: February 1, 2010 (age 93).
Notable achievement: Produced the 1975 film Jaws, which was based on the novel by Peter Benchley.
Credits: 52 known credits.
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David Brown was an American film and theatre producer and writer. He was born on July 28, 1916, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He passed away on February 1, 2010, at the age of 93. Brown is best known for producing the 1975 film Jaws, which was based on the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley. According to his credits, he has 52 known credits in the industry.
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Career

Career overview

Subject: David Brown (Production).
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Source [1]: David Brown (July 28, 1916 – February 1, 2010). American film and theatre producer and writer. Best known for producing the 1975 film Jaws, based on the novel by Peter Benchley. Known for production. 52 known credits. Born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Name: David Brown.
Lifespan: July 28, 1916 – February 1, 2010 (93 years old).
Nationality/Origin: American. Born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Professions: Film and theatre producer and writer.
Key Work: Produced the 1975 film Jaws, which was based on the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley.
Credits: 52 known credits.
Primary category: Production.
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David Brown was an American film and theatre producer and writer. He was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, on July 28, 1916. He died on February 1, 2010, at the age of 93.
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Brown is best known for his work as a producer, specifically for the 1975 film Jaws. This film was based on the best-selling novel written by Peter Benchley. Throughout his career, he earned 52 known credits, with a primary focus on production.
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David Brown was an American film and theatre producer and writer. He was born on July 28, 1916, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He passed away on February 1, 2010, at the age of 93.

Brown is most recognized for his role in producing the 1975 film Jaws, which was based on the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley. His professional body of work includes 52 known credits, and he is specifically noted for his contributions to production.
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"David Brown was an American film and theatre producer and writer. He was born on July 28, 1916, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He passed away on February 1, 2010, at the age of 93. Brown is most recognized for his role in producing the 1975 film Jaws, which was based on the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley. His professional body of work includes 52 known credits, and he is specifically noted for his contributions to production."
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[1] provides: Name, dates, nationality, profession, Jaws/Benchley, 52 credits, Manhattan birth.
[2] is about Invincible cast (Clancy Brown, Sterling K Brown, etc.). Irrelevant to David Brown (Production).
[3] is about David Jonsson. Irrelevant.
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Career timeline

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A Few Good Men · ProducerThe Player · ProducerRich in Love · Co-Producer
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Women and Men: Stories of Seduction · Producer
Driving Miss Daisy · Executive Producer
Cocoon: The Return · ProducerDream Demon · Line Producer
Cocoon · Producer
The Verdict · Producer
Neighbors · Producer
The Island · Producer
Jaws 2 · Producer
MacArthur · Executive Producer
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The Sting · Executive ProducerSssssss · Executive Producer
The Merv Griffin Show

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David Brown best known for?

David Brown is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Joe (1970), Flyboys (2006), Along Came a Spider (2001), Chocolat (2000).

When and where was David Brown born?

David Brown was born on July 28, 1916 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on February 1, 2010.

How many credits does David Brown have?

David Brown has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2010.

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Subject: David Brown (Production). Source [1]: TMDB Bio. Name: David Brown. Dates: July 28, 1916 – February 1, 2010. Age at death: 93 years old. Nationality/Profession: American film and theatre producer and writer. Notable work: Produced the 1975 film Jaws, based on the novel by Peter Benchley. Place of birth: Manhatt...

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53credits
49films
4TV series
1962–2010active years

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