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David Barron is a British film producer, best known for his involvement in theHarry Potter film series.

Barron has worked in theentertainment industry for more than 25 years, beginning his career in commercials before moving into television and film production. He has held a wide range of posts, includinglocation manager,assistant director,production manager and production supervisor, working on such films asThe French Lieutenant's Woman,The Killing Fields,Revolution,Legend,The Princess Bride andFranco Zeffirelli'sHamlet.

In 1991, Barron was appointed executive in charge of production onGeorge Lucas' ambitious television projectThe Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. The following year, he served as the line producer on the featureThe Muppet Christmas Carol. In 1993, Barron joinedKenneth Branagh's production team as associate producer and unit production manager onMary Shelley's Frankenstein. That film began an association with Branagh, with Barron going on to produce the director's filmsA Midwinter's Tale,Hamlet andLove's Labour's Lost. Barron also producedOliver Parker'sOthello, in which Branagh starred withLaurence Fishburne. In spring 1999, he formed his own company, Contagious Films, with British directorPaul Weiland. Barron more recently launched Runaway Fridge Films and Beagle Pug Films.^[1]

He worked as a producer onHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 andPart 2. He previously served as a producer onHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince andHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He was also an executive producer on bothHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets andHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

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