Date of Birth: April 23, 1971
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
David Benioff Weiss, known professionally as D. B. Weiss, is an acclaimed American author, screenwriter, and television producer. Born on April 23, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois, Weiss is best known for his collaboration with David Benioff on the television adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” series, famously known as “Game of Thrones,” which aired on HBO from 2011 to 2019. Weiss attended Wesleyan University, where he earned a B.A. in English and Irish literature, and later completed a Master of Philosophy in Irish literature from Trinity College, Dublin. Additionally, he holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Weiss’s career began with his debut novel, “Lucky Wander Boy,” published in 2003, which explores themes of video game culture and nostalgia. However, his major breakthrough came with “Game of Thrones,” which won numerous awards and became a cultural phenomenon. Weiss and Benioff co-wrote and produced the series, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. They are set to collaborate on future projects, including original series for Netflix.
5 Interesting Facts about D. B. Weiss
1. D. B. Weiss initially worked as a personal assistant before breaking into the writing world.
2. He co-wrote a screenplay for a potential “Halo” movie, although the project did not come to fruition.
3. Weiss and David Benioff received multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for their work on “Game of Thrones.”
4. He is an avid fan of video games, which influenced his first novel, “Lucky Wander Boy.”
5. Weiss and Benioff signed a multi-million dollar deal with Netflix in 2019 to produce new content.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from D. B. Weiss
1. “The best fantasy is written in the language of dreams.”
2. “In the game of thrones, you win or you die.”
3. “The only way to do something truly original is to do it with your own voice.”
4. “Television is a writer’s medium.”
5. “The world is dark and full of terrors, but there’s still a lot of beauty to be found.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by D. B. Weiss is estimated to be around $100 million.
Children
D. B. Weiss has two children with his wife, Andrea Troyer, a writer and producer.
Relevant Links
1. [D. B. Weiss – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1888967/
2. [D. B. Weiss – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._B._Weiss
3. [Game of Thrones – HBO](https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones
4. [Lucky Wander Boy – Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45391.Lucky_Wander_Boy
5. [D. B. Weiss – Wesleyan University](https://www.wesleyan.edu/
