Putt ‧ nam, David /ˈpʌtnəm/ BrE AmE
(1941–) a British film producer who produced films which include Bugsy Malone (1976), Chariots of Fire (1981), which won an Oscar, and The Killing Fields (1984). He has had several jobs as an adviser to the government about arts and education. His official title is Lord Puttnam of Queensgate.