David Benioff, 1970
Writers · September 25, 1970
David Benioff
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David Benioff is 55 years old, born September 25, 1970 in United States · Libra.
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About
David Benioff co-created Game of Thrones, the HBO juggernaut that ran 2011–2019 and adapted George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels. Born September 25, 1970, in the US, Benioff is a screenwriter and novelist who also wrote Troy (2004), The Kite Runner (2007), and City of Thieves (2008). His Libra nature tracks with his career's pull toward epic, morally complex narratives.
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Biography
David Benioff co-created Game of Thrones with D. B. Weiss, the HBO adaptation that defined prestige television from 2011–2019. Born September 25, 1970, in the US, Benioff is a screenwriter, novelist, and producer. Beyond Game of Thrones, he wrote the screenplay for 25th Hour (2002), Troy (2004), The Kite Runner (2007), and City of Thieves (2008), and co-wrote X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and Gemini Man (2019). As a screenwriter and producer, Benioff has moved between literary adaptation and franchise work, turning source material into studio tentpoles and prestige drama. His Libra sun aligns with his collaborative approach—the Game of Thrones partnership with Weiss became one of modern TV's most recognized creative duos. Life-path 33 (the master teacher) tracks with his influence on how prestige television adapted fantasy literature for mainstream audiences.
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Trivia
- Benioff's birth name is David Friedman; he adopted 'Benioff' as his professional surname.
- Game of Thrones ran for eight seasons and became a cultural phenomenon, though its finale sparked significant fan debate.
- He wrote the novel City of Thieves in 2008, blending historical fiction with coming-of-age narrative.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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- How old is David Benioff?
- David Benioff is 55 years old (born September 25, 1970).
- When is David Benioff's birthday?
- David Benioff was born on September 25, 1970.
- What is David Benioff's zodiac sign?
- David Benioff is a Libra, born September 25, 1970.
- What is David Benioff's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Benioff was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is David Benioff from?
- David Benioff is from United States.
- What does David Benioff do?
- David Benioff is a writer.
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