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David Benioff

Screenwriter / Film Producer / Novelist / Television Producer / Writer / Teacher / Actor / Journalist / Television Director / Showrunner / Film Director | * 09/25/1970 (53) | New York, New York (United States of America (USA))
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David Friedman (born September 25, 1970), known professionally as David Benioff, is an American writer and producer. Along with his collaborator D. B. Weiss, he is best known for co-creating Game of Thrones (2011–2019), the HBO adaptation of George R. R. Martin's series of books A Song of Ice and Fire. He also wrote 25th Hour (2002), Troy (2004), City of Thieves (2008) and co-wrote X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). ()
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David Benioff is an American television producer, writer, and director. Along with his collaborator D. B. Weiss, he is best known as co-creator, showrunner and writer of Game of Thrones, the HBO adaptation of George R. R. Martin's series of books A Song of Ice and Fire.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Thriller

Known for these Movies & Shows

Henry Brogan is an elite 51-year-old assassin who's ready to call it quits after completing his 72nd job. His plans get turned upside down when he becomes the target of a mysterious operative who can ...

Gemini Man

PG-13

2019 | 3.2/5 | 1h 57min
Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
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In New York City in the days following the events of 9/11, Monty Brogan is a convicted drug dealer about to start a seven-year prison sentence, and his final hours of freedom are devoted to hanging ou ...

25th Hour

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2002 | 3.7/5 | 2h 15min
Crime, Drama
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After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble. ...

The Kite Runner

PG-13

2007 | 3.7/5 | 2h 8min
Drama
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Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the wa ...

Game of Thrones

TV-MA

2011 | 4.2/5
Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
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Awards & Nominations for David Benioff

2x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
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Movies with David Benioff as Actor(2)

as himself2019 Game of Thrones: The Last Watch
as himself2013 CroatianFiles

TV Shows/Series with David Benioff as Actor(4)

as Delos Technician #22016 Westworld
as Wildling 22011 Game of Thrones
as himself2011 Game of Thrones
as Bored Lifeguard #12005 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Movies with David Benioff as Crew(12)

Production/Executive Producer2022 Metal Lords
Directing/Director2020 Leslie Jones: Time Machine
Writing/Screenplay2019 Gemini Man
Writing/Story2019 Gemini Man
Production/Executive Producer2019 Game of Thrones: The Last Watch
Writing/Screenplay2009 Brothers
Writing/Screenplay2009 X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Writing/Screenplay2007 The Kite Runner
Writing/Screenplay2005 Stay
Writing/Screenplay2004 Troy
Writing/Novel2002 25th Hour
Writing/Screenplay2002 25th Hour

TV Shows/Series with David Benioff as Crew(10)

Production/Executive Producer2024 3 Body Problem
Production/Executive Producer2024 Confederate
Creator/Creator2024 Confederate
Production/Executive Producer2021 The Chair
Directing/Director2011 Game of Thrones
Writing/Writer2011 Game of Thrones
Writing/Teleplay2011 Game of Thrones
Writing/Story2011 Game of Thrones
Creator/Creator2011 Game of Thrones
Writing/Writer2005 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Full Name: David Benioff
Born: Friday, 09/25 1970 (September) in New York, New York (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 53 years + 212 days)
Zodiac sign: Libra (Chinese zodiac sign: Dog)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Trinity College Dublin, Dartmouth College, University of California, Irvine, Collegiate School
Spouses (current/former): Amanda Peet
Father: Stephen Friedman
Other names for David Benioff (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"David Friedman"
"데이비드 베니오프"
David Benioff frequently works together with these people:
D.B. Weiss (20x, Crew)
Bryan Cogman (8x, Crew)
Jonathan Nolan (6x, Crew)
Lisa Joy (6x, Crew)
Rob McElhenney (6x, Actor)
Ian Whyte (6x, Actor)
George R. R. Martin (6x, Crew)
Rob Rosell (6x, Crew)
Scott Marder (6x, Crew)
David Hornsby (5x, Actor)
John Ponzio (5x, Actor)
Sean Garnhart (3x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:7663, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 04/10/2024