David Jerome Oppenheim (April 13, 1922 – November 14, 2007) was a renowned American clarinetist and a significant figure in classical music and television production. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Oppenheim moved to New York City at age 13 after the death of his father. He began playing the clarinet and quickly became accomplished, attending Juilliard and graduating from the Eastman School of Music in 1943. During World War II, he served as an anti-tank gunner.

Oppenheim's career was marked by his role as director of the Masterworks division at Columbia Records from 1950 to 1959, where he collaborated with notable figures such as Igor Stravinsky. He recorded significant works, including Leonard Bernstein's Clarinet Sonata and performed with the Budapest String Quartet. In the 1960s, he transitioned to television, working with Robert Saudek Associates and CBS, producing influential programs like the Omnibus TV series and the documentary Casals at 88, which won the Prix Italia.

From 1969 to 1991, Oppenheim served as the dean of the NYU School of the Arts, where he expanded the institution significantly, culminating in the establishment of the Tisch School of the Arts. His personal life included marriages to actress Judy Holliday, Ellen Adler, and Patricia Jaffe, and he had a son, Jonathan, who became a film editor. Oppenheim's contributions to music and arts education left a lasting impact on the cultural landscape.