David V. Picker

David V. Picker
Born
David Victor Picker

(1931-05-14)May 14, 1931
New York City, U.S.
DiedApril 20, 2019(2019-04-20) (aged 87)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Movie executive and producer
Known forServed as President and CEO of United Artists, Paramount, Lorimar, and Columbia Pictures
FamilyTobias Picker (nephew)

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. Picker was a member of the Writers Guild of America East, a member the Producers Guild of America, and he was Chairman Emeritus of the Producers Guild of America East.[1] Picker's memoir about his career in the film industry, Musts, Maybes and Nevers, was released in 2013.[2]

  1. ^ "David V. Picker". Pproducedbyconference.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  2. ^ Bart, Peter. "Greenlighting Movies: A High-Risk Game". Variety. Retrieved 25 September 2013.