David Glasser Biography: Wife, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, TV Shows & Movies

David C. Glasser is an American film and television producer and studio executive. He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of 101 Studios, the production company behind the hit series Yellowstone and its related projects.

Earlier in his career he served as president and chief operating officer of The Weinstein Company, overseeing films that collectively earned numerous Academy Award nominations and wins.

David Glasser
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Real Name:	David C. Glasser
Stage Name:	David Glasser
Born:	17 March 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	United States
Nationality:	American
Parents:	Richard Glasser and Mrs. Glasser
Spouse:	Married
Relationship:	Married
Children:	3
Occupation:	Film and television producer, studio executive
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

David Glasser was born on 17 March 1971 and raised in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California, to Richard Glasser and Mrs. Glasser.

His mother worked as a casting agent and his father, Richard Glasser, was involved in the music industry through management and related ventures. Growing up in a show-business family, Glasser began working as a child actor, appearing in nearly 100 commercials and taking small roles in films such as Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.

He later attended college briefly before dropping out to focus on the business side of entertainment. He is of American origin, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

David Glasser started his professional career in the mid-1990s by founding Cutting Edge Entertainment, which produced independent films including Fait Accompli and One Eyed King.

He later partnered with a German media company to form Splendid Pictures, which released titles such as Narc. He subsequently worked with the Yari Film Group before joining The Weinstein Company in 2008 as head of international sales.

At The Weinstein Company he rose to the positions of chief operating officer and president, playing a key role in international distribution, marketing, and the expansion of the company’s television division.

During his tenure the studio released films that received a combined 195 Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations and 40 wins, including consecutive Best Picture Oscars for The King’s Speech (2011) and The Artist (2012). Other notable titles associated with his work include Inglourious Basterds, Silver Linings Playbook, and Django Unchained.

Following the collapse of The Weinstein Company, Glasser co-founded 101 Studios in 2019 with significant financing. As CEO he has overseen the production of the Taylor Sheridan television universe, including Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and related series.

Under his leadership the company has become a major force in prestige television and film production.

Personal Life

David Glasser is married and is the father of three children. He maintains a relatively private personal life while continuing to work primarily in Los Angeles.

Details about his spouse and children’s names have not been widely publicized.

Filmography

• Narc (2002)
• Agent Cody Banks (2003)
• The King’s Speech (2010)
• The Artist (2011)
• Django Unchained (2012)
• Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
• Yellowstone (2018–2024)
• 1883 (2021–2022)
• Mayor of Kingstown (2021–)
• 1923 (2022–)
• Tulsa King (2022–)

Net Worth

David Glasser has an estimated net worth of approximately $5 million, built through decades as a film executive and producer.

His primary income sources include executive compensation from his roles at The Weinstein Company and as CEO of 101 Studios, producing fees from high-profile television series such as Yellowstone, residual earnings, and related industry ventures that have supported his long career in entertainment.

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