David Wolper

David Wolper (born Jan. 11, 1928, New York City, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 10, 2010, Beverly Hills, Calif.) was an American producer who was perhaps best known for his television work, most notably the miniseries Roots (1977). Wolper worked for a production company that made TV movies (1950–54), then formed Wolper Pictures in 1960. His numerous television programs and specials include The Making of the President (1964) and the miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983) and North...