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Clive Davis
Acting

Clive Davis

Born 1932-04-04
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Clive Davis was a legendary American record executive, A&R executive, record producer and lawyer. He worked for Columbia Records as an attorney, general manager and president. Davis was responsible for the record division of Columbia Pictures, and founded the music labels Arista and J.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Clive Davis

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014
TMDB2.9
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003
TMDB2.8
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

2022
TMDB3.5
American Idol
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American Idol

2002
TMDB2.5
Genius
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Genius

2017
TMDB3.8
Anderson Cooper 360°
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Anderson Cooper 360°

2003
TMDB2.7
Today
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Today

1952
TMDB2.8
Whitney
Movie
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Whitney

2018
TMDB3.6
Whitney: Can I Be Me
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Whitney: Can I Be Me

2017
TMDB3.3
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
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Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

2021
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (40 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the HeartKenny Loggins: Conviction of the HeartSelfMovie2026
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)SelfMovie2025
Diane Warren: RelentlessDiane Warren: RelentlessSelfMovie2025
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with SomebodyWhitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with SomebodyProducerMovie2022
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?SelfTV Series2022
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a SongHallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a SongSelfMovie2022
George Michael: Freedom UncutGeorge Michael: Freedom UncutSelfMovie2022
Whitney, a Look BackWhitney, a Look BackSelf - Whitney's MentorMovie2022
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me OverDionne Warwick: Don't Make Me OverSelfMovie2021
The SongpoetThe SongpoetSelf / AppearanceMovie2021
Biggie: I Got a Story to TellBiggie: I Got a Story to TellSelf (archive footage)Movie2021
Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It AllWhitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It AllSelf (archive footage)Movie2021
Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of All TimeMost Shocking Celebrity Deaths of All TimeSelf / AppearanceMovie2019
Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)SelfMovie2019
David Foster: Off the RecordDavid Foster: Off the RecordSelfMovie2019
Miles Davis: Birth of the CoolMiles Davis: Birth of the CoolSelf - Columbia Records PresidentMovie2019
WhitneyWhitneySelf - Founder, Arista RecordsMovie2018
George Michael: FreedomGeorge Michael: FreedomSelfMovie2017
GeniusGeniusExecutive ProducerTV Series2017
Whitney: Can I Be MeWhitney: Can I Be MeSelf - Chairman and CEO, Arista Records (archive footage)Movie2017
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our LivesClive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our LivesSelfMovie2017
On the Sly: In Search of the Family StoneOn the Sly: In Search of the Family StoneSelf / AppearanceMovie2017
SoundbreakingSoundbreakingSelfTV Series2016
Now More than Ever: The History of ChicagoNow More than Ever: The History of ChicagoSelfMovie2016
Johnny Cash: American RebelJohnny Cash: American RebelSelfMovie2015
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelfTV Series2014
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston: We Will Always Love YouSelfMovie2012
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston: We Will Always Love YouProducerMovie2012
Always Whitney HoustonAlways Whitney HoustonSelfMovie2012
Am I Black Enough for YouAm I Black Enough for YouSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
Coming Back for MoreComing Back for MoreSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelfTV Series2003
Anderson Cooper 360°Anderson Cooper 360°Self / AppearanceTV Series2003
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be TelevisedGil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be TelevisedHimselfMovie2003
American IdolAmerican IdolSelfTV Series2002
The Beatles RevolutionSelfMovie2000
Motown 40: The Music Is ForeverMotown 40: The Music Is ForeverSelfMovie1998
The Music BizThe Music BizSelfTV Series1995
Entertainment TonightEntertainment TonightSelfTV Series1981
TodayTodaySelfTV Series1952