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David Yarnell(1929-2026)

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Writer
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David Yarnell at an event for Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
David Yarnell was born on 14 March 1929 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and director, known for Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018), Bug City (1998) and Rock Concert (1973). He was married to Toni Howard. He died on 28 January 2026 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornMarch 14, 1929
DiedJanuary 28, 2026(96)
BornMarch 14, 1929
DiedJanuary 28, 2026(96)
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Known for

Melissa McCarthy in Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
7.1
  • Producer
  • 2018
Bug City (1998)
Bug City
5.6
TV Series
  • Producer
Starbuck in Rock Concert (1973)
Rock Concert
8.7
TV Series
  • Producer
In Concert (1972)
In Concert
8.1
TV Series
  • Producer

Credits

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Producer

  • Melissa McCarthy in Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
    Can You Ever Forgive Me?
    7.1
    • producer
    • 2018
  • Anne Bancroft, Gloria Reuben, and Lynn Whitfield in Deep in My Heart (1999)
    Deep in My Heart
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1999
  • Bug City (1998)
    Bug City
    5.6
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1998
  • American Masters (1985)
    American Masters
    8.2
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1998
  • Unclaimed Fortunes
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1989
  • Redeye Express (1988)
    Redeye Express
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • supervising producer
    • 1988
  • Melinda Culea in Dear Penelope and Peter (1986)
    Dear Penelope and Peter
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1986
  • Dolly Parton, Eva LaRue, Chez Lister, Paul King, Randee Schuster, and Corey Shapiro in Dolly Parton Meets the Kids (1983)
    Dolly Parton Meets the Kids
    TV Special
    • producer
    • 1983
  • The Pop 'N' Rocker Game
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1983
  • Cathy Lee Crosby, John Davidson, and Fran Tarkenton in That's Incredible! (1980)
    That's Incredible!
    6.7
    TV Series
    • studio producer
    • 1981
  • The Rock 'n' Fun Magic Show
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1975
  • Starbuck in Rock Concert (1973)
    Rock Concert
    8.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1973
  • In Concert (1972)
    In Concert
    8.1
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1972
  • Margaret Hoover in Firing Line (1966)
    Firing Line
    8.0
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1966–1968
  • The Mini-Skirt Rebellion (1967)
    The Mini-Skirt Rebellion
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1967

Director

  • Bug City (1998)
    Bug City
    5.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1998

Writer

  • The Mini-Skirt Rebellion (1967)
    The Mini-Skirt Rebellion
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1967

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Personal details

  • Born
    • March 14, 1929
    • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • January 28, 2026
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Toni Howard1989 - January 28, 2026 (his death)

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    Was V.P. of Programming at RKO General.

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