David Benioff, the writer of the game of thrones, Troy (2002), X-Men Origin: Wolverine (2009) such as world-famous films and series. David Benioff Friedman is also a producer, director, and novelist who was born in New york. David Benioff has an estimated net worth of 60 million dollars.
David Benioff graduated with a Master’s degree in creative writing that has an impact on him. Consequently, most of his earnings come from his writings.
He ranked himself one of the top millionaire writers. Per year his income is more than $3 million.
His creation GOT, the most-watched tv-series, led him towards Emmy Awards in every single season for outstanding writings. Besides making money this media personality also won the hearts of people worldwide.
David Benioff: At A Glance
Full Name | David Benioff Friedman |
Date of Birth | September 25, 1970 |
Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Height | 1.88m |
Occupation | screenwriter, direttor, producer, novelist. |
Net Worth | $60 million. |
Nationality | American |
Early Life:
This talented guy was born in New York on September 25, 1970, in a Jewish family. His father was a former chairman of the U.S. president’s intelligence advisory board. He completed his primary and secondary education from collegiate school and Trinity College Dublin. Respectively David Benioff obtained his M.A. degree from the University of California-Irvine.
Career:
Benioff prepared a thesis (Fireman Down) for his M.A. degree and he published it in 2001 with a title ‘The 25th Hour.’ Later in 2002 director Spike Lee transformed this story into a film.
In 2004 Benioff wrote a historical war film named Troy, for which he achieved 2.5 million dollars from Warner Bros. Pictures. And Troy hit 497.4 million dollars in the box office. Subsequently, he wrote Stay in 2005, after The Kite Runner in 2007.
X-Men Origin: Wolverine (2009), also written by Benioff which was one of the best movies of DC.
Whereas Benioff is also a novelist he published his second novel City of Thieves in 2008.
Besides his screenwriting, Benioff decided to direct and produce a film named Dirty White Boys in 2014. Also, Benioff directed two episodes of GOT along with Weiss.
Disney hired Benioff to produce and write a recent series of Star Wars which is the fifth highest-grossing media franchise.
Achievements and Awards:
For Benioff’s contribution to the Tv series ‘GOT’ he achieved Emmys for 6 times & received nominations for more than eighteen times.
Quotes:
” truth might be stranger than fiction. But it needs a better editor.”
“They have decided nothing can kill them but God himself, and they don’t even believe in him.”
” The loneliest sound of the world is other people making love.”
FAQs
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