David Heyman
- Known For
- Production
- Born
- July 26, 1961 in London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1970–2027 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 78 credits in database
Biography
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Name: David Jonathan Heyman.
Born: 26 July 1961.
Place of Birth: London, England, UK.
Nationality/Identity: British/English film and television producer.
Company: Founder of Heyday Films.
Key Works: Producer of all eight installments of the Harry Potter film series (based on fantasy novels by J. K. Rowling) and all three installments of the spin-off prequel series, Fantastic Beasts.
Commercial Status: Second-most commercially successful producer of all time (per TMDB bio).
Known Credits: 74.
Education: Studied in the United States, obtaining a degree in art history (per French Wikipedia source).
David Jonathan Heyman was born on July 26, 1961, in London, England. He is an English film and television producer and the founder of Heyday Films. Heyman is recognized for producing all eight installments of the Harry Potter film series, which are based on the fantasy novels by J. K. Rowling. Additionally, he produced all three installments of the spin-off prequel series, Fantastic Beasts. His work has made him the second-most commercially successful producer of all time. He has 74 known credits. Heyman completed his studies in the United States, where he earned a degree in art history.
Name: David Jonathan Heyman (Included)
Birth Date: 26 July 1961 (Included)
Birth Place: London, England (Included)
Profession: English film and
Career overview
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Name: David Jonathan Heyman.
Born: 26 July 1961.
Place of Birth: London, England, UK.
Nationality/Identity: British/English film and television producer.
Company: Founder of Heyday Films.
Key Works:
Producer of all eight installments of the Harry Potter film series (based on fantasy novels by J. K. Rowling).
Producer of all three installments of the Fantastic Beasts spin-off prequel series.
Commercial Success: Described as the second-most commercially successful producer of all time.
Known Credits: 74.
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David Jonathan Heyman is an English film and television producer born on July 26, 1961, in London, England. He is the founder of Heyday Films. His professional work includes 74 known credits.
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Heyman is most recognized for his work on the Harry Potter film series, having served as the producer for all eight installments. These films are based on the fantasy novel series written by J. K. Rowling. Additionally, he produced all three installments of the Fantastic Beasts spin-off prequel series.
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His body of work has resulted in significant commercial impact, making him the second-most commercially successful producer of all time.
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David Jonathan Heyman is an English film and television producer born on July 26, 1961, in London, England. He is the founder of Heyday Films and has 74 known credits.
Heyman is best known for his role as the producer of all eight installments of the Harry Potter film series. This film franchise is based on a series of fantasy novels written by author J. K. Rowling. Following this work, he also produced all three installments of the Fantastic Beasts spin-off prequel series.
His career achievements include being recognized as the second-most commercially successful producer of all time.
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David Jonathan Heyman is an English film and television producer born on July 26, 1961, in London, England. He is the founder of the production company Heyday Films. According to his professional records, he has 74 known credits.
Heyman is most widely recognized for his work as the producer of all eight installments of the Harry Potter film series. These films are based on a series of popular fantasy novels of the same name written by the author J. K. Rowling. In addition to his work on the Harry Potter franchise, Heyman produced all three installments of the Fantastic Beasts spin-off prequel series.
His contributions to the film industry have established him as a highly successful figure in production. His work makes him the second-most commercially successful producer of all time.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
78 titles- F.A.S.T. (2027) Producer
- The Rivals of Amziah King (2026) Producer
- Harry Potter (2026) Executive Producer
- THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH (2026) Producer
- Klara and the Sun (2026) Producer
- Artificial (2026) Producer
- Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast (2026) as Self
- Jay Kelly (2025) Producer
- The Making of Jay Kelly (2025) as Self - Producer
- Apples Never Fall (2024) Executive Producer
- Barbie (2023) Producer
- Wonka (2023) Producer
- Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) Producer
- Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022) as Self
- Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022) Executive Producer
- White Noise (2022) Producer
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses (2021) Executive Producer
- Clickbait (2021) Executive Producer
- The Secret Garden (2020) Producer
- Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) Producer
- The Capture (2019) Production Executive
- The Adventures of Paddington (2019) Executive Producer
- Marriage Story (2019) Producer
- The InBetween (2019) Executive Producer
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) Producer
- The Long Song (2018) Executive Producer
- Paddington 2 (2017) Producer
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) Producer
- The Light Between Oceans (2016) Producer
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Testament of Youth (2015) Producer
- Paddington (2014) Producer
- Turks & Caicos (2014) Executive Producer
- Salting the Battlefield (2014) Executive Producer
- We're the Millers (2013) Executive Producer
- Gravity (2013) Producer
- Aningaaq (2013) Executive Producer
- The Thirteenth Tale (2013) Producer
- Daniel Radcliffe: Being Harry Potter (2012) as Self - Producer
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) as Dining Wizard in Painting (uncredited)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) Producer
- Page Eight (2011) Producer
- When Harry Left Hogwarts (2011) as Self
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) Producer
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) Producer
- Is Anybody There? (2009) Producer
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) Producer
- Yes Man (2008) Producer
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) as Healer in Portrait (uncredited)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) Producer
- I Am Legend (2007) Producer
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) Producer
- Threshold (2005) Executive Producer
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) Producer
- Taking Lives (2004) Executive Producer
- The Magic Touch of Harry Potter (2004) as Self
- Building a Scene (2003)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) Producer
- Capturing the Stone: A Conversation with the Filmmakers (2002)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) Producer
- Whipped (2000) as Suit
- Ravenous (1999) as Mr. Janus
- Ravenous (1999) Producer
- The Daytrippers (1997) Executive Producer
- Blind Justice (1994) Executive Producer
- The Stöned Age (1994) Producer
- Juice (1992) Producer
- Bloomfield (1970) as Eldad
- Untitled James Bond Film Producer
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Executive Producer
- Untitled Noah Baumbach Film Producer
- The Lincoln Highway Producer
- Untitled Pippi Longstocking Film Producer
- Mr. Men Little Miss Producer
- Pippi Longstocking Producer
- Follies Producer
- The Night Circus Producer
- City on Fire Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Heyman best known for?
David Heyman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Rivals of Amziah King (2026), Harry Potter (2026), THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH (2026), Klara and the Sun (2026).
When and where was David Heyman born?
David Heyman was born on July 26, 1961 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does David Heyman have?
David Heyman has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2027.
What is David Heyman's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of David Heyman (Production). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no as...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) as Dining Wizard in Painting (uncredited) — aged about 49
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) as Healer in Portrait (uncredited) — aged about 45
- Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022) as Self — aged about 60
- Ravenous (1999) as Mr. Janus — aged about 37
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self — aged about 53
- Bloomfield (1970) as Eldad — aged about 8
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