David Twohy
American film director and screenwriter
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David Neil Twohy (/ˈtuːi/ TOO-ee; born October 18, 1955) is an American film director and screenwriter.[1] He is known for working on science fiction-action films, most notably The Chronicles of Riddick series.
October 18, 1955
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| Born | David Neil Twohy October 18, 1955 |
| Occupations | Director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Website | davidtwohy |
Early life and education
Twohy was born in Los Angeles County, California. Attended Palos Verdes High School. 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, Waterworld, and GI Jane, but he is mostly known for writing and directing The Arrival and all three feature films in the Chronicles of Riddick franchise.[2][3][4]
He has a cameo in Below as the British captain of the rescue ship.
Riddick: Furya, the fourth installment of The Chronicles of Riddick was announced in February 2023. Twohy has written the script and will direct the film.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Critters 2: The Main Course | No | Yes | |
| 1989 | Warlock | No | Yes | |
| 1992 | Timescape | Yes | Yes | Directorial debut |
| 1993 | The Fugitive | No | Yes | |
| 1994 | Terminal Velocity | No | Yes | Also executive producer |
| 1995 | Waterworld | No | Yes | |
| 1996 | The Arrival | Yes | Yes | |
| 1997 | G.I. Jane | No | Yes | |
| 2000 | Pitch Black | Yes | Yes | |
| 2001 | Impostor | No | 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: Furya | Yes | Yes | Filming |
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Pitch Black: Slam City | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2004 | The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury | No | Story | No |
| 2013 | Riddick: Blindsided | No | Yes | Yes |
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Merc City | No | Yes | No |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Alien 3 | Early draft |
| 1995 | Last Gasp | TV movie |