David Susskind

Producer

Born: December 19, 1920
Died: February 22, 1987 (age 66)
From: New York City, New York, USA

David Howard Susskind (December 19, 1920 – February 22, 1987) was an American producer of TV, movies, and stage plays and also a TV talk show host. His talk shows were innovative in the genre and addressed timely, controversial topics beyond the scope of others of the day. His first job after the war was as a press agent for Warner Brothers. Next, he was a talent agent for Century Artists,…

Filmography (13)

David Susskind Archive: I Was a Hitman for the Mafia (2020)
Director
The Trials of Muhammad Ali (2013)
Self (archive footage)
The David Susskind Show: Give 'em Hell Harry (2012)
Self
Simon (1980)
Himself
Network (1976)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Fear on Trial (1975)
Self
Howard Hughes: the Watergate Connection
Howard Hughes: the Watergate Connection (1973)
Director
The Carol Lawrence Show
The Carol Lawrence Show (1970)
Self
David Susskind Archive: Interview With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr (1963)
Director
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)
Self - Trailor Narrator (uncredited)
A Raisin in the Sun (1961)
On-screen Trailer Narrator (uncredited)
David Susskind Archive: Truman Capote Tells All
David Susskind Archive: Truman Capote Tells All
Director
David Susskind Archive: Gay Rights Pro and Con
Director