Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Writer
Occupations
Actor, Writer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Amanda Peet (2006)
Children
3 children
Parents
Stephen Friedman
Education
Collegiate School, Trinity College, Dublin, University of California, Irvine, Dartmouth College
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (דּוד)
Popularity
Tier B -- 82,681 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
Wrote first screenplay at age 48
Year context
Born in 1970 -- First Earth Day; Beatles disband; Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 21 years (2003-2024)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dog
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
27
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Filmography (8)
AWARDS (1)
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Primetime Emmy Awards
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Biography
David Friedman (/ˈfriːdmən/; born September 25, 1970), known professionally as David Benioff(/ˈbɛniɒf/), 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Benioff?
David Benioff is 55 years old, born on .
Where was David Benioff born?
David Benioff was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has David Benioff been in?
David Benioff has 8 credits in our database. Notable titles include 3 Body Problem (2024), Gemini Man (2019), Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019), Brothers (2009), The Kite Runner (2007).
What is David Benioff known for?
David Benioff is primarily known as a writer. David Friedman (/ˈfriːdmən/; born September 25, 1970), known professionally as David Benioff(/ˈbɛniɒf/), is an American writer and producer. Along with his collaborator D. B. Weiss, he is best known…
Where can I find more information about David Benioff?
You can find more about David Benioff on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
