David Ayer Movies, Biography, Credits & Career Highlights

David Ayer Biography

David Ayer: Renowned American Filmmaker

Born on January 18, 1968, in Champaign, Illinois, David Ayer has established himself as a prominent figure in Hollywood, particularly known for his work on crime films. His storytelling often revolves around themes of gangs and police corruption, set against the gritty backdrop of Los Angeles.

Early Screenwriting Success

David Ayer Career Highlights

• Known for Fury, A Working Man, The Beekeeper, Heart of the Beast, End of Watch, and Suicide Squad.
• Credits include production, directing, writing, crew, and actors.
• Recent listed credits include Heart of the Beast, Heart of the Beast, A Working Man, and A Working Man.

David Ayer Personal Facts

Known For

Directing

Gender

male

Known Credits

57

Birth Date

1968-01-18 00:00:00

Birth Place

Champaign, Illinois, USA

David Ayer Known For

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  Fury
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  A Working Man
• 

  The Beekeeper
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  Heart of the Beast
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  End of Watch
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  Suicide Squad

David Ayer Movies and Credits

• production (8 credits)

  • Heart of the Beast

    producer

    production
    2026
  • A Working Man

    producer

    production
    2025
  • Bosco

    executive producer

    production
    2024
  • The Beekeeper

    producer

    production
    2024
  • Snorkeling

    executive producer

    production
    2023
  • Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

    executive producer

    production
    2020
  • Deputy

    executive producer

    production
    2020
  • Ready for War

    executive producer

    production
    2019

• directing (8 credits)

  • Heart of the Beast

    director

    directing
    2026
  • A Working Man

    director

    directing
    2025
  • The Beekeeper

    director

    directing
    2024
  • The Tax Collector

    director

    directing
    2020
  • Bright

    director

    directing
    2017
  • Suicide Squad

    director

    directing
    2016
  • Fury

    director

    directing
    2014
  • Sabotage

    director

    directing
    2014

• writing (8 credits)

  • A Working Man

    screenplay

    writing
    2025
  • The Tax Collector

    screenplay

    writing
    2020
  • Bright

    writer

    writing
    2017
  • Training Day

    screenplay

    writing
    2017
  • Suicide Squad

    writer

    writing
    2016
  • Fury

    writer

    writing
    2014
  • Sabotage

    writer

    writing
    2014
  • End of Watch

    screenplay

    writing
    2012

• crew (2 credits)

  • The Suicide Squad

    thanks

    crew
    2021
  • Training Day

    stunts

    crew
    2001

• actors (8 credits)

  • Joker: Put on a Happy Face

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Craft of Dirty Harry

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Evolution of Clint Eastwood

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Business End: Violence in Cinema

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Street Kings

    NLR member in County Jail (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2008

David Ayer Profiles and Sources

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