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David Heyman
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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.

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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

Year Film Credit
1992 Juice Producer
1999 Ravenous Producer
2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Producer
2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Producer
2004 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Producer
2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Producer
2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Producer
I Am Legend Producer
2008 The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Producer
Is Anybody There? Producer
Yes Man Producer
2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Producer
2010 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Producer
2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Producer
2013 We're the Millers Executive producer
Gravity Producer
2014 Testament of Youth Producer
Paddington Producer
2016 The Light Between Oceans Producer
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Producer
2017 Paddington 2 Producer
2018 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Producer
2019 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Producer
Marriage Story Producer
2020 The Secret Garden Producer
2022 Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Producer
White Noise Producer
2023 Barbie Producer
Wonka Producer
2025 The Rivals of Amziah King Producer
Jay Kelly Producer
TBA Klara and the Sun Producer

Television Shows as Producer

Year Title Credit
2011 Page Eight Producer
2013 The Thirteenth Tale Producer
2020 The Adventures of Paddington Executive producer
2021 Clickbait Executive producer
2024 Apples Never Fall Executive producer
2027 Harry Potter Executive producer

Awards and Nominations

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

Year Award Category Film Result
2013 Academy Award Best Picture Gravity Nominated
2019 Marriage Story Nominated
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Nominated
2023 Barbie Nominated
2010 BAFTA Awards Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award Harry Potter Won
2013 BAFTA Awards Best Film Gravity Nominated
Outstanding British Film Won
2004 BAFTA Children's Award Feature Film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Won
2011 BAFTA Children's Award Feature Film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Nominated
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Won
2014 BAFTA Children's Award Feature Film Paddington Won
2013 Producers Guild of America Award Best Theatrical Motion Picture Gravity Won
2015 Producers Guild of America Award Lifetime Achievement Award N/A Received
2011 Art Directors Guild Award Outstanding Contribution to Cinematic Imagery Award Harry Potter series Won
2019 Critics' Choice Movie Award Best Picture Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Won
2014 Empire Award Best Comedy Paddington Won

See also

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