The Operator

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David Geffen has been a pivotal figure in American popular culture for over three decades, excelling as a power agent, record mogul, Broadway producer, and Hollywood studio founder. His career is marked by extraordinary achievements, including securing Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young for Woodstock and discovering 1970s icons like Jackson Browne and the Eagles. He produced the film Risky Business, which launched Tom Cruise's career, and was instrumental in the success of Cats, Broadway's longest-running musical. As a brilliant dealmaker, he became a billionaire after selling Geffen Records and co-founded DreamWorks SKG, revolutionizing Hollywood. Geffen's influence extends beyond entertainment into finance, art, real estate, and politics. His personal journey is equally compelling; despite knowing he was gay from a young age, he initially led a heterosexual life, even dating Cher. It wasn't until 1992, during an AIDS fundraising event, that he publicly came out. Geffen's drive for success has often led him to manipulate relationships, displaying a fierce ambition that has astonished many. While he can be a loyal friend and generous benefactor, he also exhibits bullying behavior, marked by explosive outbursts. Despite attempts at self-improvement, he continues to find new conflicts. With full access to Geffen's world, Tom King presents an explosive narrative that reveals both the mogul's significant contributions to entertainment