Clive Davis was a legendary American record executive, A&R executive, record producer and lawyer. He worked for Columbia Records as an attorney, general manager and president. Davis was responsible for the record division of Columbia Pictures, and founded the music labels Arista and J.

Clive Davis

Acting Born April 4, 1932 – Died June 22, 2026 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Clive Davis was a legendary American record executive, A&R executive, record producer and lawyer. He worked for Columbia Records as an attorney, general manager and president. Davis was responsible for the record division of Columbia Pictures, and founded the music labels Arista and J.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Self

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Self

Anderson Cooper 360°

American Idol

Self

Today

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Entertainment Tonight

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Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song

Self

Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?

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Whitney

Self - Founder, Arista Records

Soundbreaking

Self

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

Self

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

Self (archive footage)