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Biography
David Friedman, known professionally as David Benioff, is an American novelist, screenwriter, 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), The Kite Runner (2007), City of Thieves (2008), co-wrote X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), and Gemini Man (2019).
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Awards & recognition
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 2016
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 2015
- Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form · 2012
Filmography16 titles
Game of Thrones
2011as Wildling 2
2011as Wildling 2
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005as Bored Lifeguard #1
2005as Bored Lifeguard #1
Westworld
2016as Delos Technician #2
2016as Delos Technician #2
3 Body Problem
2024Creator, Executive Producer, Writer
2024Creator, Executive Producer, Writer
Death by Lightning
2025Executive Producer
2025Executive Producer
Brothers
2009Screenplay
2009Screenplay
The Kite Runner
2007Screenplay
2007Screenplay
25th Hour
2002Novel, Screenplay
2002Novel, Screenplay
Troy
2004Screenplay
2004Screenplay
Game of Thrones: The Last Watch
2019as Self
2019as Self
Metal Lords
2022Executive Producer
2022Executive Producer
Stay
2005Screenplay
2005Screenplay
The Chair
2021Executive Producer
2021Executive Producer
Gemini Man
2019Screenplay, Story
2019Screenplay, Story
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
2009Screenplay
2009Screenplay
Leslie Jones: Time Machine
2020Director
2020Director