David Benioff

David Benioff (born circa 1970 in New York City) worked as club bouncer, till he won recognition for his book, 25th Hour. He later adapted the book into a film, starring Edward Norton and directed by Spike Lee. Thus began his career as a Hollywood screenwriter. He wrote the mythological epic, Troy (2004). He also sold the two-million-dollar script, Stay. The film is currently in production, helmed by Marc Forster and starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts.

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1970 - New York City - Club bouncer - 25th Hour - Edward Norton - Spike Lee - Hollywood - Screenwriter - Troy - Stay - Marc Forster - Ewan McGregor - Naomi Watts

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These days he is working on a script for the X-Men spin-off, Wolverine, and The Kite Runner, a film based on a book bearing the same name (this will mark his second collaboration with director Marc Forster).

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X-Men - Wolverine - The Kite Runner - Book bearing the same name

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Benioff is a Dartmouth College alum.

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His father is the former head of Goldman Sachs.

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He is currently engaged to actress Amanda Peet.

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