David Twohy
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David Twohy | |
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 Twohy in 2013 | |
| Born | David Neil Twohy October 18, 1955 |
| Occupation | Director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1988–present |
David Neil Twohy (/ˈtuːiː/ TOO-ee; born October 18, 1955) is an American film director and screenwriter.[1]
Early life[edit]
Twohy was born in Los Angeles County, California. He attended college at California State University, Long Beach, graduating with a degree in radio/television/film.
Career[edit]
His most notable filmmaking credits have been writing The Fugitive, Waterworld, and GI Jane, but he is mostly known for writing and directing The Arrival and most entries in Chronicles of Riddick.[2][3][4]
He has a cameo in Below as the British captain of the rescue ship.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Critters 2: The Main Course | Yes | ||
| 1989 | Warlock | Yes | ||
| 1992 | Timescape | Yes | Yes | Directorial debut |
| 1993 | The Fugitive | Yes | ||
| 1994 | Terminal Velocity | Yes | Also executive producer | |
| 1995 | Waterworld | Yes | ||
| 1996 | The Arrival | Yes | Yes | |
| 1997 | G.I. Jane | Yes | ||
| 2000 | Pitch Black | Yes | Yes | |
| 2001 | Impostor | Yes | ||
| 2002 | Below | Yes | Yes | Cameo as "British Captain" |
| 2004 | The Chronicles of Riddick | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | A Perfect Getaway | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | Riddick | Yes | Yes | |
| TBA | Riddick 4: Furya | Yes | Yes | Announced |
| Running with Lions | Yes | Yes | Announced |
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Pitch Black: Slam City | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2004 | The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury | Story | ||
| 2013 | Riddick: Blindsided | Yes | Yes |
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Executive Producer |
Notes |
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| TBA | Merc City | Yes | Announced |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Alien 3 | Early draft |
| 1995 | Last Gasp | Television film |
References[edit]
- ^ "Early Concept Art from Next 'Riddick' Adventure!". BloodyDisgusting.
- ^ "David Twohy and Vin Diesel Reteam for Darker 'Riddick'". BloodyDisgusting.
- ^ "Vin Diesel Drops Huge Riddick Bomb, Scouting Underway?". BloodyDisgusting.
- ^ "'Riddick' Plot Details Revealed, More Monsters!". BloodyDisgusting.
External links[edit]
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