David Susskind
Production
18
Acting Credits
3
Directed
Biography
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, ultimately ending up in the Music Corporation of America's newly minted television programming department,...
Known For
Filmography
The Trials of Muhammad Ali
2013
as Self (archive footage)
The David Susskind Show: Give 'em Hell Harry
2012
as Self
Simon
1980
as Himself
Fear on Trial
1975
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
The Carol Lawrence Show
1970
as Self
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
The Phil Donahue Show
1967
as Self
David Susskind Archive: Interview With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
1963
as himself
Requiem for a Heavyweight
1962
as Self - Trailor Narrator (uncredited)
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
1962
as Cameo
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
1962
as Himself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
A Raisin in the Sun
1961
as On-screen Trailer Narrator (uncredited)
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
The David Susskind Show
1959
as Self - Host
What's My Line?
1950
as Self