David Benioff
Biography
David Benioff, born David Friedman on September 25, 1970, in New York City, New York, is an American writer and producer. He has a total of 19 known credits and is known primarily for his work in writing. Along with his collaborator D. B. Weiss, he is best known for co-creating Game of Thrones, which is the HBO adaptation of George R. R. Martin's series of books titled A Song of Ice and Fire and ran from 2011 to 2019. In addition to his television work, he wrote the film 25th Hour in 2002, the film Troy in 2004, the work City of Thieves in 2008, and co-wrote X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009.
Career overview
David Benioff, born David Friedman on September 25, 1970, in New York City, New York, is an American writer and producer. He has nineteen known credits on the Movie Database, focusing on his work in writing for both film and television.
He is best known for co-creating the HBO television series Game of Thrones, which ran from 2011 to 2019. The show is an adaptation of the book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, created alongside his collaborator D. B. Weiss.
In addition to his television work, Benioff has contributed to several feature films and written literature. His writing credits include the film 25th Hour in 2002, the film Troy in 2004, and the book City of Thieves in 2008. He also co-wrote the film X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which was released in 2009.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
32 titles- Death by Lightning (2025) Executive Producer
- 3 Body Problem (2024) Executive Producer
- 3 Body Problem (2024) Writer
- 3 Body Problem (2024) Creator
- Metal Lords (2022) Executive Producer
- The Chair (2021) Executive Producer
- Leslie Jones: Time Machine (2020) Director
- Gemini Man (2019) Screenplay
- Gemini Man (2019) Story
- Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019) as Self
- Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019) Executive Producer
- Westworld (2016) as Delos Technician #2
- Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience (2015) Screenplay
- Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience (2015) Executive Producer
- Game of Thrones: A Day in the Life (2015) as Self
- Game of Thrones: Spanish Kingdom Special (2015) as Self
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Wildling 2
- Game of Thrones (2011) Writer
- Game of Thrones (2011) Director
- Game of Thrones (2011) Teleplay
- Game of Thrones (2011) Story
- Game of Thrones (2011) Executive Producer
- Game of Thrones (2011) Creator
- Brothers (2009) Screenplay
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) Screenplay
- The Kite Runner (2007) Screenplay
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Bored Lifeguard #1
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) Writer
- Stay (2005) Screenplay
- Troy (2004) Screenplay
- 25th Hour (2002) Novel
- 25th Hour (2002) Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Benioff best known for?
David Benioff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 3 Body Problem (2024), 3 Body Problem (2024), 3 Body Problem (2024), Metal Lords (2022).
When and where was David Benioff born?
David Benioff was born on September 25, 1970 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does David Benioff have?
David Benioff has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2025.
What is David Benioff's background in cinema and television?
David Benioff, born David Friedman on September 25, 1970, in New York City, New York, is an American writer and producer. He has a total of 19 known credits and is known primarily for his work in writing. Along with his collaborator D. B. Weiss, he is best known for co-creating Game of Thrones, which is the HBO adaptat...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Wildling 2 — aged about 40
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Bored Lifeguard #1 — aged about 34
- Westworld (2016) as Delos Technician #2 — aged about 45
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