1932 - 2026
Clive Davis American Music Producer
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Rest in Peace Clive Davis.
Passed away on 22nd June, 2026 aged 94.
Clive Davis dating history
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Clive Davis was previously married to Janet Adelberg (1965 - 1985) and Helen Cohen Davis (1956 - 1965).
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American Music Producer Clive Davis was born Clive Jay Davis on 4th April, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA and passed away on 22nd Jun 2026 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA aged 94. He is most remembered for his "golden ear" in discovering and nurturing megastars like Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, and Bruce Springsteen. As the head of Columbia, Arista, and J Records, he shaped popular music by matching artists with hit songs and launching iconic musical careers. His zodiac sign is Aries.
Clive Davis is a member of the following lists: American record producers, Grammy Award winners and American Jews.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 2 |
20 years
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14 years, 6 months
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9 years
|
|---|
| Total | 2 |
20 years
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14 years, 6 months
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9 years
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|---|
Details
| First Name |
Clive
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| Middle Name |
Jay
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| Last Name |
Davis
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| Full Name at Birth |
Clive Jay Davis
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| Alternative Name |
The Man with the Golden Ears, Clive Jay Davis, Clive Davis
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| Birthday |
4th April, 1932
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| Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York, USA
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| Died |
22nd June, 2026
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| Place of Death |
Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
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| Height |
5' 8" (173 cm)
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| Weight |
165lbs (75 kg)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Bald
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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| Sexuality |
Bisexual
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| Religion |
Jewish
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Erasmus Hall High School, Brooklyn
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| University |
New York University College of Arts and Science, Harvard Law School
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| Occupation Text |
Record producer, record executive
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| Occupation |
Music Producer
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| Claim to Fame |
his "golden ear" in discovering and nurturing megastars like Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, and Bruce Springsteen. As the head of Columbia, Arista, and J Records, he shaped popular music by matching artists with hit songs and launching iconic musical careers
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| Year(s) Active |
1966–present, 1965–present, 1960–2026
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| Brand Endorsement |
RCA Records
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| Official Websites |
http://www.clivedavis.com, http://clivedavis.com
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| Father |
Herman Davis
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| Mother |
Florence Davis
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| Associated People |
Whitney Houston (whom he discovered and made a star)
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Clive Jay Davis (April 4, 1932 – June 22, 2026) was an American record executive, A&R executive, record producer, and lawyer. He won five Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a non-performer, in 2000.
