David Benioff

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David Benioff (born circa 1970 in New York City) is an American writer.

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[edit] Early life

Born David Friedman, he changed his name to David Benioff, his mother's maiden name. He worked as a club bouncer and high school English teacher until he won recognition for his book, The 25th Hour. He later adapted the book into a film, starring Edward Norton and directed by Spike Lee.

Benioff is a Dartmouth College alumnus. Additionally, he attended the University of California Irvine and received a Masters in the creative writing program.

[edit] Screenwriting career

Thus began his career as a Hollywood screenwriter. He adapted a screenplay of the mythological epic Troy (2004). He also sold the $2 million script Stay. The film was released on October 21, 2005, directed by Marc Forster and starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts.

He is currently working on a script for the X-Men spin-off Wolverine, and The Kite Runner, a film based on the book bearing the same name. The Kite Runner will mark his second collaboration with Forster. He is also working with D.B. Weiss on an HBO adaptation of George R.R. Martin's acclaimed "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, which is due out in 2009.

[edit] Personal life

Benioff's father, Stephen Friedman, is the former head of Goldman Sachs. On September 30, 2006 in New York City, Benioff married actress Amanda Peet, whom he met on a blind date.[1] His first child, a daughter named Frances Pen, was born on February 20, 2007.[2]

[edit] Books

The 25th Hour

When the Nines Roll Over (and Other Stories)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Amanda Peet Weds Screenwriter Beau - Marriage, Amanda Peet : People.com
  2. ^ Amanda Peet Has a Girl - Birth, Amanda Peet : People.com

[edit] External links

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