Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Director
Occupations
Film producer, Film actor, Screenwriter, Film director, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (דּוד)
Popularity
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 44
Year context
Born in 1968 -- Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 13 years (2012-2025)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Monkey
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Filmography (6)
Biography
David Ayer (born January 18, 1968) is an American filmmaker known for making crime films that are set in Los Angeles and deal with gangs and police corruption. His screenplays include Training Day (2001), The Fast and the Furious (2001), and S.W.A.T. (2003). He has also directed Harsh Times (2005), Street Kings (2008), End of Watch (2012), Sabotage (2014), and The Beekeeper (2024). In 2016, he directed the superhero movie Suicide Squad from the DC Extended Universe and then the urban fantasy film Bright (2017) for Netflix. He has twice collaborated with actor Shia LaBeouf: first with the World War II drama Fury (2014), then the crime thriller The Tax Collector (2020). He has also collaborated with his friend Cle Shaheed Sloan, who has appeared in four of his films.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Ayer?
David Ayer is 58 years old, born on .
Where was David Ayer born?
David Ayer was born in Champaign, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has David Ayer been in?
David Ayer has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include A Working Man (2025), The Beekeeper (2024), Suicide Squad (2016), Fury (2014), End of Watch (2012).
What is David Ayer known for?
David Ayer is primarily known as a director. David Ayer (born January 18, 1968) is an American filmmaker known for making crime films that are set in Los Angeles and deal with gangs…
Where can I find more information about David Ayer?
You can find more about David Ayer on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
