David Siegel

David Siegel
Born	Template:Circa 1955
Died	January 8, 2026 Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality	American
Occupation	Film producer, unit production manager
Known for	The Hangover trilogy, Crazy, Stupid, Love

David Siegel (c. 1955 – January 8, 2026) was an American film producer and unit production manager who worked on numerous major Hollywood productions over a career spanning several decades. He is best known for his work as a co-producer and unit production manager on The Hangover trilogy of films and as a producer on Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011). Siegel also served as a producer on Final Destination Bloodlines and worked behind the scenes on many other films in various production management capacities. He died on January 8, 2026, in Los Angeles at the age of 70. Though he often worked outside the spotlight as a production manager and line producer, Siegel was regarded within the film industry as a reliable and skilled professional whose logistical expertise helped bring some of the most commercially successful comedies and genre films of the 2000s and 2010s to the screen.

Career

Production Management

David Siegel built a long career in the operational and logistical side of filmmaking, serving as a unit production manager on many films before transitioning into producing roles. The role of unit production manager is a critical behind-the-scenes position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day business operations of a film production, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating the various departments involved in making a movie. Siegel's work in this capacity earned him a reputation as a dependable professional capable of managing large-scale productions.

His extensive experience in production management provided the foundation for his later work as a producer, as he brought a deep understanding of the practical realities of filmmaking to each project he undertook. According to Deadline, Siegel served as a production manager on numerous films throughout his career in addition to those on which he received producer credits.

The Hangover Trilogy

Siegel's most prominent credits include his work on The Hangover trilogy, directed by Todd Phillips. He served as a co-producer and unit production manager on the films, which became one of the most commercially successful comedy franchises in Hollywood history.

The Hangover (2009) told the story of a bachelor party gone disastrously wrong in Las Vegas and became a massive box office hit, spawning two sequels: The Hangover Part II (2011) and The Hangover Part III (2013). Siegel's involvement across all three installments of the franchise demonstrated his central role in the production apparatus that sustained the series. The Hollywood Reporter, in its obituary for Siegel, specifically highlighted his work on all three Hangover films as a defining element of his career.

Crazy, Stupid, Love and Other Producing Credits

In addition to The Hangover trilogy, Siegel received a producer credit on Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), a romantic comedy-drama starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, and Emma Stone. The film was both a critical and commercial success, and Variety identified it prominently in its headline reporting Siegel's death, describing him as a "veteran producer."

Siegel also worked as a producer on Final Destination Bloodlines, the latest installment in the long-running horror franchise Final Destination. Deadline included this credit alongside his work on The Hangover trilogy as among his notable contributions to the film industry.

Throughout his career, Siegel accumulated credits on a wide range of projects, working across genres from comedy to horror to drama. His ability to manage the complex logistics of major studio productions while also contributing creatively as a producer made him a valued collaborator for directors and studios alike.

Personal Life

David Siegel lived and worked in Los Angeles, California, where much of the American film industry is based. Details about his personal life, including his family and private affairs, were not widely reported in public sources during his lifetime. He died on January 8, 2026, in Los Angeles at the age of 70. The cause of death was not disclosed in the initial reports from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, or Deadline.

Recognition

While Siegel did not typically receive the public recognition afforded to directors or lead actors, his contributions to some of the most successful films of the 2000s and 2010s were acknowledged within the film industry. Upon his death in January 2026, all three major entertainment trade publications — Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline — published obituaries recognizing his career and contributions.

Variety described him as a "veteran producer," while The Hollywood Reporter centered its tribute on his sustained work across all three Hangover films. Deadline highlighted both his producing credits and his extensive work as a production manager, noting the breadth of his filmography beyond his most well-known projects.

The commercial success of the films Siegel worked on underscored the importance of production management and producing roles in enabling large-scale Hollywood filmmaking. The Hangover trilogy alone grossed hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide, and Crazy, Stupid, Love was similarly a significant box office performer. Siegel's role in bringing these projects to fruition, while often behind the scenes, was an essential component of their success.

Disambiguation

David Siegel the film producer should not be confused with several other notable individuals who share the same name, including David A. Siegel (1935–2025), the American businessman and founder and executive chairman of Westgate Resorts; David Siegel the computer scientist, co-founder of Two Sigma; or David Siegel the entrepreneur and technology executive.