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David Gest Wiki Biography
David Alan Gest was born on the 11th May 1953, in Los Angeles, California USA, and was a television personality, film producer and comedian, best known to the world for his partaking in the show “Celebrity Big Brother” (2016), and for producing the television special “Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration: The Solo Years” (2001). David passed away in 2016.
Have you ever wondered how rich David Gest was, at the time of his death? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Gest’s net worth was as high as $20 million, an amount earned through his successful career in the entertainment industry which began in the 1970s.
David was raised in Southern California, and as he was growing up befriended Michael Jackson, with whom he remained close friends until Michael’s death in 2009.
David first came to prominence in the mid- 2000s when he appeared in the show “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” on ITV, and finished the competition in fourth place. However, some irregularities were discovered later with vote counting, but David declined recounting, though votes were in his favor. The following year he got his own show on the ITV, entitled “This is David Gest”, but it was only short-lived, because of low audience ratings.
He bounced back with participation in such shows as “Soapstar Superstar”, and “Grease Is the Word” (2007). However, he bought out his contract from the ITV, and switched to Channel 4 on which he made several more appearances in such shows as “Come Dine with Me”, and also hosted “The Friday Night Project”, which only further increased his net worth. In 2001 he produced another documentary about Michael Jackson and his successful life, called “Michael Jackson: Life of an Icon” (2011), the success of which further increased his net worth. Prior to his death, David was selected to appear in the UK version of the show “Celebrity Big Brother” (2016), however, after 15 episodes, David was forced to leave the Big Brother’s house because of his deteriorating health. This happened in January 2016, and in April the same year, David was found dead in his Four Seasons Hotel room, after suffering a stroke. David passed away on the 12th April 2016 in London, UK.
David had also published his autobiography in April 2007, entitled ‘Simply the Gest’ following his rather acrimonious divorce, which contributed somewhat to his net worth.
Regarding his personal life, David was married to pop icon Liza Minnelli from 2002 to 2007. In 2003 he sued her for abusive behavior, apparently caused by her addiction to alcohol, however, the court declined his accusations, while Liza stated that he was just after her money.
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David Gest Quick Info
Full Name | David Gest |
Net Worth | $20 Million |
Date Of Birth | May 11, 1953 |
Died | April 12, 2016, Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom |
Place Of Birth | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.727 m) |
Profession | Producer |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Liza Minnelli (m. 2002–2007) |
Parents | Jessie Gest, Ellie Gest |
Siblings | Barbara Gerber |
Nicknames | David Alan Guest |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1205836/ |
Awards | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety – Series or Special |
Movies | Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, Grease Is the Word, This Is David Gest |
TV Shows | Grease Is the Word, This Is David Gest |
David Gest Quotes
- I did plastic surgery in 1980 and I did my eyes and I had a facelift when I was very young because Michael Jackson said to me, ‘You’ve got to make yourself always look better.’ I thought to myself, ‘Oh I’ll do this because Michael told me.’ What an idiot I was. I’m telling people be who you are, you do not need to do plastic surgery, it’s the stupidest thing in the world.
David Gest Important Facts
- Childhood school friend of Michael Jackson and Tito Jackson.
- Produced the highest rated musical special in TV history in the US, Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001).
- Ex brother-in-law of Lorna Luft and Joey Luft.
David Gest Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
7th Annual American Cinema Awards | 1990 | TV Special producer | Producer | |
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon | 2011 | Documentary producer | Producer | |
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration | 2001 | TV Special documentary producer | Producer | |
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration | 2001 | TV Special documentary | Writer | |
The All Star Impressions Show | 2009 | TV Movie performer: “It’s Not Unusual” | Soundtrack | |
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon | 2011 | Documentary archive supplier | Miscellaneous | |
The Friday Night Project | 2007 | TV Series thanks – 1 episode | Thanks | |
Loose Women | 2008-2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Big Brother’s Bit on the Side | 2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Celebrity Big Brother | 2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel | 2012 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Hotel GB | 2012 | TV Series | Himself – Hotel Guest | Self |
This Week | 2011 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon | 2011 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Cash in the Celebrity Attic | 2011 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! NOW! | 2006-2010 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Shooting Stars | 2010 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Celebrity Big Brother’s Big Mouth | 2010 | TV Series | Himself – Guest Panelist | Self |
The All Star Impressions Show | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself / Tom Jones #5 | Self |
Come Dine with Me | 2009 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Cha’mone Mo’Fo’Selecta! A Tribute to Michael Jackson | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Live from Studio Five | 2009 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The National Lottery: Big 7 | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself – Celebrity Quizzer | Self |
CelebAir | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Celebrity Juice | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Celebrity Ding Dong | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The One Show | 2008 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
Breakfast | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Friday Night Project | 2007 | TV Series | Himself – Guest Host | Self |
The F Word | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
This Is David Gest | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Grease Is the Word | 2007 | TV Series | Himself – Judge | Self |
Greased Lightnin’ | 2007 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Xposé | 2007 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Soapstar Superstar: Bonus Tracks | 2007 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Soapstar Superstar | 2007 | TV Series | Himself / Judge | Self |
Viewer of the Year 2006 | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Never Mind the Buzzcocks | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
GMTV | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Royal Variety Performance 2006 | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself – Presenter | Self |
8 Out of 10 Cats | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
This Morning | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
On the Record w/ Brit Hume | 2005 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Ruby Wax with… | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
V Graham Norton | 2003 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn | 2003 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Late Show with David Letterman | 2002 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
E! True Hollywood Story | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Dateline NBC | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
33rd NAACP Image Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Liza and David | 2002 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
2016: Famous Faces We’ve Lost | 2017 | Video short | Himself | Archive Footage |
2016: We Remember Part Two | 2016 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |
Live from Studio Five | 2009 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
I Love the New Millennium | 2008 | TV Mini-Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
Never Mind the Buzzcocks | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
Buzzcocks… Imagine a Mildly Amusing Panel Show | 2007 | TV Special | Himself | Archive Footage |
David Gest Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Variety Series/Special | Won | |
2002 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Variety Series/Special | Nominated |