David Heyman facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David Heyman
Heyman in 2016
Born	David Jonathan Heyman (1961-07-26) 26 July 1961 (age 64) London, England
Education	Westminster School
Alma mater	Harvard University
Occupation	Producer Founder of Heyday Films
Employer	Heyday Films
Notable work	Harry Potter
Spouse(s)	Rose Uniacke
Children	Harper Heyman
Parent(s)	John Heyman Norma Heyman

David Jonathan Heyman (born 26 July 1961) is a British film producer. He is famous for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to the big screen. He produced all eight Harry Potter movies, which are based on the popular fantasy books by J. K. Rowling.

He also produced the three movies in the Fantastic Beasts series, which are spin-offs from the Harry Potter world. David Heyman is one of the most successful film producers ever, thanks to his amazing work on these films and many others.

Early Life and Education

David Heyman was born in London, England. His parents were also involved in making movies. His father, John Heyman, was a producer, and his mother, Norma Heyman, was an actress and a producer nominated for an Oscar.

When he was seven, David was a page boy at the wedding of his godmother, the famous actress Diana Dors. He went to Westminster School in London. After finishing school, he decided to study art history at Harvard University in the United States. While at Harvard, he was a talented fencer and was even an All-American sabreman.

David Heyman's Career in Film

David Heyman started his journey in the film industry as a production assistant. This means he helped with many different tasks behind the scenes. In 1997, he returned to London and started his own company called Heyday Films.

Producing the Harry Potter Films

Heyman's company, Heyday Films, became very well known for producing the entire Harry Potter film series. These movies brought the beloved books to life for millions of fans around the world.

Other Famous Movies He Produced

After the Harry Potter films, Heyman continued to produce many other successful movies. He worked with director Alfonso Cuarón again to make the science fiction thriller Gravity in 2013. This movie starred Sandra Bullock and George Clooney and won many awards.

He also produced the family-friendly movie Paddington in 2014, which was a big hit. In 2016, he produced Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, another movie set in J. K. Rowling's wizarding world. He also produced its sequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald in 2018, and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore in 2022.

In 2019, he produced Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Marriage Story. Both films were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.

More recently, in 2023, he produced the very popular movie Barbie. This film became the highest-grossing movie ever for Warner Bros., even earning more than Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, which he also produced. He also produced Wonka in 2023.

Looking ahead, it was announced in March 2025 that David Heyman will help oversee and produce future movies in the famous James Bond series.

Personal Life

David Heyman lives in Pimlico, London. He is married to Rose Uniacke, who is an interior designer. They have one son together, Harper Heyman. He is also a stepfather to four children from his wife's previous marriage.

Filmography

David Heyman has produced many films and television shows. Here are some of the most notable ones:

Films as Producer

Television Shows as Producer

Awards and Nominations

David Heyman has received many awards and nominations for his work in film.

See also

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