David Twohy
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[]
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[]
His most notable filmmaking credits have been writing The Fugitive, starring Harrison Ford, and writing and directing Pitch Black[2] and its sequels The Chronicles of Riddick[3] and Riddick, all starring Vin Diesel.[4]
He has a cameo in Below as the British captain of the rescue ship.
Filmography[]
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Merc City | Yes | Announced |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Alien 3 | Early draft |
| 1995 | Last Gasp | Television film |
References[]
- ^ "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.
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