David Geffen
American billionaire entertainment mogul. Co-founder of DreamWorks SKG and founder of Geffen Records. Listed in Epstein's black book alongside Spielberg, Katzenberg, and Lucas. Named on St. Barths guest lists compiled for Epstein's social circle.
Also known as: Dave Geffen
David Geffen is an American billionaire media executive, philanthropist, and co-founder of DreamWorks SKG. He founded Geffen Records (later acquired by MCA/Universal) and Asylum Records, and is a major donor whose name appears on UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall. Geffen appears in Epstein's black book (EFTA01460685), listed under "Los Angeles" alongside Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and George Lucas, each designated as "Family Office" contacts.
His entry includes phone numbers and a reference to publicist Cheryl Pallor. Multiple St. Barths guest lists compiled for Epstein's social events (EFTA01792909, EFTA00900412) record Geffen as staying "on Roman's boat," a reference to Roman Abramovich's yacht. These same lists include Ghislaine Maxwell, Larry Gagosian, Lorne Michaels, and other figures in Epstein's social orbit. Hollywood publicist Peggy Siegal, a frequent Epstein correspondent, described having lunch with Geffen aboard his yacht "Rising Sun" in St.
Barths on December 25, 2012 (EFTA00646338). In the same email to Epstein, Siegal wrote that she was attending Ghislaine Maxwell's birthday dinner that evening on a nearby boat called "Akula." In a separate December 2012 email (EFTA02578713), Siegal recounted a dinner party where "David G. made a rare appearance on dry land" alongside Leon Black, Dasha Zhukova, and Sandy Gallin. In emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Boris Nikolic (Bill Gates' science advisor), Geffen's name appears in scheduling and social planning contexts. In July 2011 (EFTA01863215), Epstein wrote to Nikolic: "i am getting to geffen."
In September 2012 (EFTA01888905), Nikolic informed Epstein that "Bill is having a small dinner in his home with just David Geffen and me." A separate email (EFTA01776579) shows Nikolic telling Epstein he needed "to get David Geffen to a dinner with Bill." In June 2012 (EFTA01879233), Nikolic's schedule notes listed "Geffen, Wolferson, axel, etc." among a day of meetings. In August 2017, Siegal told Epstein she could "email David Geffen and call Calvin Klein" for cinema screening room design advice (EFTA00654656). Siegal also referenced attending a screening of the documentary "American Masters: Inventing David Geffen" while corresponding with Epstein (November 2012, EFTA01763881).
No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against Geffen in connection with Epstein. His appearances in the documents reflect social overlap within elite entertainment and philanthropic circles rather than direct involvement in any alleged misconduct.
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David Geffen appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
David Geffen is an American billionaire media mogul, co-founder of DreamWorks SKG alongside Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg, and founder of Geffen Records. He is one of the most prominent and influential figures in the American entertainment industry. His philanthropic contributions include a major donation to UCLA's medical school, which was subsequently renamed the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Geffen is a fixture in elite Hollywood social circles, appearing at major industry events such as Oscar-season galas and the Cannes Film Festival. Documents describe him socializing with figures including Oprah Winfrey, Michael Eisner, and others at Motion Picture & Television Fund charity events. A documentary about his career, 'Inventing David Geffen,' was screened in connection with Epstein's social circle in October 2012.
Epstein Connection
David Geffen's name appears in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with four phone numbers listed. His name also surfaces in multiple documents from the Epstein case files, primarily in social and logistical contexts. He appears on what seem to be tracking lists of high-profile individuals' whereabouts during holiday periods in locations frequented by Epstein's social circle, including notations of Geffen being 'on Roman's boat.' Emails in Epstein's files reference individuals joining Geffen on his yacht. Additionally, in one email found in Epstein's records, Geffen is named alongside Larry Summers and Prince Andrew as someone who could potentially use influence to help gain admission for an unidentified individual. A contact database entry in Epstein's files lists Geffen in Los Angeles with a '250k' notation, though the context and meaning of that notation is unclear. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been documented.
Key Allegations(4)
Listed in Epstein's black book with 4 phone numbers
documentedNamed in an email as someone who could potentially use influence to help get an unidentified person admitted to an unspecified institution, alongside Larry Summers and Prince Andrew
documentedAppeared on a tracking list of high-profile individuals' whereabouts, noted as being 'On Roman's boat'
documentedListed in what appears to be an Epstein-associated contact database with a '250k' notation and a Los Angeles location
documentedLegal Status
David Geffen appears in Epstein's black book and is referenced in multiple documents from the Epstein case files. No charges, investigations, or allegations of wrongdoing against Geffen in connection with the Epstein case are documented in the provided evidence.
Notable Statements(3)
“if you want her in you might also ask Larry summerss, David Geffen or prince Andrew (Larry is the far best).”
“Sadly he's gone back to Russia - and Dasha went to join Geffen on his boat - but he's back in NY for the first two weeks”
“Oprah Winfrey kisses David Geffen, casually chats with former Disney C.E.O, Michael Eisner and current Sony Chief Sir Howard Stringer”
Key Relationships(5)
Geffen's contact information was recorded in Epstein's black book with 4 phone numbers. His name appears in Epstein's files in social tracking lists and email correspondence. (efta-efta01460685, efta-efta01792909, efta-efta01617580)
Geffen and Larry Summers are named together in an email as individuals who could potentially use influence on someone's behalf. (efta-efta01617580)
Geffen and Prince Andrew are named together in an email as individuals who could potentially use influence on someone's behalf. (efta-efta01617580)
Larry Gagosian and Geffen appear on the same tracking list of individuals' whereabouts, listed consecutively as entries 17 and 18. (efta-efta01792909, efta-efta01830988)
Mark Tramo, a UCLA professor who corresponded extensively with Epstein, used the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in his email signature. This is an institutional connection, not a personal one. (efta-efta01784757, efta-efta02048340, and numerous other documents)
Timeline(3 events)
An invoice dated Feb 03, 2003 appears in Epstein's files in proximity to Geffen-related entries, though the specific connection is unclear.
Email circulated regarding a 9:15 PM screening of 'Inventing David Geffen,' a documentary about Geffen's career, within Epstein's social network.
Mark Tramo, a UCLA professor affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine, sent an email to Jeffrey Epstein referencing Trump and Kanye West.
At a Glance
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Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 4 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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About David Geffen
Who is David Geffen?
David Geffen is an American billionaire media executive, philanthropist, and co-founder of DreamWorks SKG. He founded Geffen Records (later acquired by MCA/Universal) and Asylum Records, and is a major donor whose name appears on UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall. Geffen appears in Epstein's black book (EFTA01460685), listed under "Los Angeles" alongside Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and George Lucas, each designated as "Family Office" contacts. His entry includes phone numbers and a reference to publicist Cheryl Pallor. Multiple St. Barths guest lists compiled for Epstein's social events (EFTA01792909, EFTA00900412) record Geffen as staying "on Roman's boat," a reference to Roman Abramovich's yacht. These same lists include Ghislaine Maxwell, Larry Gagosian, Lorne Michaels, and other figures in Epstein's social orbit. Hollywood publicist Peggy Siegal, a frequent Epstein correspondent, described having lunch with Geffen aboard his yacht "Rising Sun" in St. Barths on December 25, 2012 (EFTA00646338). In the same email to Epstein, Siegal wrote that she was attending Ghislaine Maxwell's birthday dinner that evening on a nearby boat called "Akula." In a separate December 2012 email (EFTA02578713), Siegal recounted a dinner party where "David G. made a rare appearance on dry land" alongside Leon Black, Dasha Zhukova, and Sandy Gallin. In emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Boris Nikolic (Bill Gates' science advisor), Geffen's name appears in scheduling and social planning contexts. In July 2011 (EFTA01863215), Epstein wrote to Nikolic: "i am getting to geffen." In September 2012 (EFTA01888905), Nikolic informed Epstein that "Bill is having a small dinner in his home with just David Geffen and me." A separate email (EFTA01776579) shows Nikolic telling Epstein he needed "to get David Geffen to a dinner with Bill." In June 2012 (EFTA01879233), Nikolic's schedule notes listed "Geffen, Wolferson, axel, etc." among a day of meetings. In August 2017, Siegal told Epstein she could "email David Geffen and call Calvin Klein" for cinema screening room design advice (EFTA00654656). Siegal also referenced attending a screening of the documentary "American Masters: Inventing David Geffen" while corresponding with Epstein (November 2012, EFTA01763881). No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against Geffen in connection with Epstein. His appearances in the documents reflect social overlap within elite entertainment and philanthropic circles rather than direct involvement in any alleged misconduct.
What is David Geffen's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
David Geffen appears in 679 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
Is David Geffen in the Epstein files?
Yes. David Geffen is referenced in 679 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.
Was David Geffen in Epstein's black book?
Yes, David Geffen appears in Jeffrey Epstein's personal address book (the "black book") with 4 phone numbers listed.
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