David O. Selznick was an influential American film producer known for his work during the Golden Age of Hollywood. He is best remembered for producing the iconic film Gone with the Wind, which won multiple Academy Awards and became a cultural landmark. Selznick's production company, Selznick International Pictures, was responsible for several successful films in the 1930s and 1940s. Selznick was born on May 10, 1902, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He began his career in the film industry as a screenwriter and later moved into production. His innovative approach to filmmaking and talent for storytelling helped shape the landscape of American cinema, making him a key figure in the history of Hollywood.