Doug Liman
Biography
Doug Liman is an American film director and producer. He was born on July 24, 1965, in New York City, New York, USA. Liman is known for directing several films, including Swingers, Go, The Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Jumper, Edge of Tomorrow, American Made, and Road House. He is associated with the production company Hypnotic, which he co-founded with Dave Bartis. Liman is also a co-owner of Brown Television (BTV) and the National Association of College Broadcasters (NACB). He serves on the advisory board of the Legal Action Center and the Arthur Liman Public Interest Program at Yale Law School.
Career overview
Doug Liman is an American film director and producer. He has directed a number of films, including Swingers, Go, The Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Jumper, Edge of Tomorrow, American Made, and Road House.
Liman's career has been associated with the production company Hypnotic, which he co-founded with Dave Bartis. The two met while attending Brown University. They also co-founded Brown Television (BTV) and the National Association of College Broadcasters (NACB). Liman's work has been recognized through his involvement with various organizations, including the Legal Action Center and the Arthur Liman Public Interest Program at Yale Law School.
As a director, Liman has demonstrated his versatility by working on a range of films across different genres. His collaborations with actors have been notable, with Matt Damon being one of the actors he considered for a role in The Bourne Identity. Liman's ability to adapt to different projects has contributed to his success in the film industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
65 titles- Suits LA (2025) Executive Producer
- Asteroid (2025) Director
- Asteroid (2025) Writer
- If You See Something (2025) Executive Producer
- Parrot Kindergarten (2025) Executive Producer
- Road House (2024) Director
- The Instigators (2024) Director
- Justice (2023) Director
- The Recruit (2022) Executive Producer
- The Recruit (2022) Director
- Chaos Walking (2021) Director
- Locked Down (2021) Ager/Dyer
- Locked Down (2021) Director
- Locked Down (2021) Executive Producer
- Covidwood (2021) as Self - Director
- The Phantom (2021) Executive Producer
- Tread (2020) Producer
- Pearson (2019) Executive Producer
- Impulse (2018) Executive Producer
- Impulse (2018) Director
- Nightflyers (2018) Executive Producer
- American Made (2017) Director
- The Wall (2017) Director
- One Big Home (2017) as Himself - Filmmaker
- WIRED's Autocomplete Interviews (2016)
- Jason Bourne (2016) Executive Producer
- Captive (2016) Executive Producer
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Edge of Tomorrow (2014) Director
- Edge of Tomorrow (2014) Executive Producer
- Suits (2011) Producer
- I Just Want My Pants Back (2011) Executive Producer
- Covert Affairs (2010) Producer
- Fair Game (2010) Director
- Fair Game (2010) Director of Photography
- Fair Game (2010) Producer
- Knight Rider (2008) Executive Producer
- Jumper (2008) Director
- The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) Executive Producer
- The Killing Floor (2007) Executive Producer
- Heist (2006) Director
- Heist (2006) Producer
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) Director
- Unscripted (2005) as Doug Liman
- Still Swingin’ (2005) as Self
- The Bourne Supremacy (2004) Executive Producer
- The O.C. (2003) Director
- The O.C. (2003) Producer
- The Bourne Identity (2002) Director
- The Bourne Identity (2002) Producer
- See Jane Run (2001) Producer
- Go (1999) Director
- Go (1999) Director of Photography
- Swingers (1996) Director
- Swingers (1996) Director of Photography
- Getting In (1994) Director
- Bitcoin Director
- The Saint Director
- Star One Director
- Deeper Director
- The Initiative Director
- The Stand Director
- The Stand Producer
- Crazy Talented Director
- Reckoning with Torture Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Doug Liman best known for?
Doug Liman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Suits LA (2025), Road House (2024), The Instigators (2024), The Recruit (2022).
When and where was Doug Liman born?
Doug Liman was born on July 24, 1965 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Doug Liman have?
Doug Liman has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2025.
What is Doug Liman's background in cinema and television?
Doug Liman is an American film director and producer. He was born on July 24, 1965, in New York City, New York, USA. Liman is known for directing several films, including Swingers, Go, The Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Jumper, Edge of Tomorrow, American Made, and Road House. He is associated with the production co...