Date of Birth: September 25, 1970
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
David Benioff, born David Friedman on September 25, 1970, is an acclaimed American novelist, screenwriter, television producer, and director. He is best known for his role as co-creator and showrunner of the globally successful television series “Game of Thrones,” which is based on George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels. Benioff grew up in New York City and attended Dartmouth College, where he graduated with a degree in English. He later earned a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of California, Irvine. Benioff began his career in literature with his debut novel, “The 25th Hour,” published in 2000, which was later adapted into a film directed by Spike Lee. His other notable works include the novel “City of Thieves” and the screenplay for the movie “Troy.” Benioff’s partnership with D.B. Weiss on “Game of Thrones” has earned him multiple awards and solidified his status in the entertainment industry.
5 Interesting Facts about David Benioff
1. David Benioff changed his last name from Friedman to Benioff, which is his mother’s maiden name.
2. He worked as a club bouncer and high school English teacher before finding success as a writer.
3. Benioff and D.B. Weiss were initially hesitant to adapt “Game of Thrones” due to the complexity of the source material.
4. He married actress Amanda Peet in 2006, and they have collaborated on various projects.
5. Benioff and Weiss signed a $200 million deal with Netflix in 2019 to create new content for the streaming platform.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from David Benioff
1. “If you want to write, you should write every day. It’s about getting into the habit.”
2. “You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”
3. “The idea of a show where nobody is safe is something that appealed to us from the start.”
4. “We’re trying to tell the story in the best way possible, and sometimes that means making hard choices.”
5. “Writing is a solitary endeavor, but creating television is collaborative. It’s like the difference between playing solo chess and team sports.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
David Benioff has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $100 million.
Children
David Benioff and Amanda Peet have three children: Frances “Frankie” Pen Benioff, Molly June Benioff, and Henry Peet Friedman.
Relevant Links
1. [David Benioff’s IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1125275/
2. [David Benioff’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Benioff
4. [David Benioff’s profile on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12600.David_Benioff
5. [David Benioff on Twitter](https://twitter.com/davidbenioff
