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David Ayer

Biography

David Ayer

Writer Producer Director Actor

Born
January 18, 1968
Age
58 years old
Place of birth
Champaign, Illinois, USA
Years active
2000 – present
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Credits

25

Movies

2

TV series

27

Years active

6.6

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of David Ayer

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Career timeline

  1. 1968 · Born

    Born in Champaign, Illinois, USA

  2. 2000 · Screen debut

    U-571 (Movie)

  3. 2000 · Writing debut

    U-571 (Movie)

  4. 2005 · First production

    Harsh Times (Movie)

  5. 2014 · Breakthrough

    Fury (Movie)

  6. 2026 · Latest release

    Heart of the Beast (Movie)

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Action16
  • Crime14
  • Thriller13
  • Drama12
  • Documentary3
  • Adventure3
Highest-rated title Heart of the Beast 2026 7.6 Most popular title Heart of the Beast 2026 7.6

Known for

Frequent collaborators

People who appear most often alongside David Ayer in our catalogue.

Filmography

  1. — Training Day: Crossing the Line Upcoming Movie
  2. 2016 DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League Movie
  3. 2008 Street Kings as NLR member in County Jail (uncredited) Movie
  4. 2001 Training Day as First Russian Hitman (uncredited) Movie
  1. — The Dirty Dozen Upcoming Movie
  2. — Six Years Upcoming Movie
  3. 2026 Heart of the Beast Movie
  4. 2025 A Working Man Movie
  5. 2024 The Beekeeper Movie
  6. 2017 Bright Movie
  7. 2014 Fury Movie
  8. 2014 Sabotage Movie
  9. 2012 End of Watch Movie
  10. 2005 Harsh Times Movie
  1. — The Dirty Dozen Upcoming Movie
  2. — Six Years Upcoming Movie
  3. 2028 John Doe Upcoming Movie
  4. 2026 Heart of the Beast Movie
  5. 2025 A Working Man Movie
  6. 2024 The Beekeeper Movie
  7. 2020 The Tax Collector Movie
  8. 2020 Deputy TV
  9. 2017 Bright Movie
  10. 2016 Suicide Squad Movie
  11. 2014 Fury Movie
  12. 2014 Sabotage Movie
  13. 2012 End of Watch Movie
  14. 2008 Street Kings Movie
  15. 2005 Harsh Times Movie
  1. — Six Years Upcoming Movie
  2. 2020 The Tax Collector Movie
  3. 2017 Bright Movie
  4. 2016 Suicide Squad Movie
  5. 2014 Fury Movie
  6. 2014 Sabotage Movie
  7. 2012 End of Watch Movie
  8. 2005 Harsh Times Movie
  9. 2001 Training Day Movie
  1. 2024 Bosco Movie
  2. 2023 Snorkeling Movie
  3. 2020 Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) Movie
  4. 2020 Deputy TV
  5. 2019 Ready for War Movie
  1. — The Dirty Dozen Upcoming Movie
  2. 2025 A Working Man Movie
  3. 2003 S.W.A.T. Movie
  4. 2002 Dark Blue Movie
  5. 2001 The Fast and the Furious Movie
  6. 2000 U-571 Movie
  1. 2017 Training Day TV

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Quick facts

How old is David Ayer?

David Ayer is 58 years old, born on January 18, 1968.

Where was David Ayer born?

David Ayer was born in Champaign, Illinois, USA.

What was David Ayer’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring David Ayer is U-571 (2000).

How many movies and series has David Ayer made?

Our catalogue lists 27 titles for David Ayer: 25 movies and 2 TV series.

What is David Ayer’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, Heart of the Beast has the highest audience rating, with 7.6/10 on TMDB.

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