David Ozer: The Hollywood Producer's Fraud Scandals & Prison Sentence

By most Hollywood metrics, David Ozer was a success.

Following in his father’s footsteps, he started out in radio ad sales, made the move to account executive over at 20th Century Fox and continued on an upward trajectory as an exec at several major companies, including Starz Media and Sony Pictures Television.

Everyone agrees that Ozer was a charismatic guy, even if he came off a little nerdy. He would tell you about his successes, but never in a brash way like so many in this business can. He wore his achievements lightly, but confidently. He was smooth. He had the connections. He could set up meetings for folks all over town with major agencies and development execs. He had juice.

By most Hollywood metrics, David Ozer was a success.

Following in his father’s footsteps, he started ou