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David. Geffen co-founded and has been a principal of DreamWorks Studios since its founding in October 1994. Mr. Geffen was CEO of DreamWorks LLC following the initial public offering of DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. DreamWorks LLC was acquired by Viacom Inc. on January 31, 2006. Prior to founding DreamWorks Studios, he founded, built and sold both Asylum Records (founded in 1970) and Geffen Records (founded in 1980) by signing contracts with and producing albums for such notable artists as The Eagles, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell and Linda Rondstadt (at Asylum Records) and John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Elton John, Donna Summer, Don Henley, Peter Gabriel, Guns n’ Roses, Aerosmith and Nirvana (at Geffen Records). Mr. Geffen has also produced successful live action films, including Interview with a Vampire (1994), Beetlejuice (1988) and Risky Business (1983). In addition, Mr. Geffen oversees DreamWorks Studios and is one of its principal members. | 