What is David Benioff's Net Worth and Salary?
David Benioff is an American writer and producer with a net worth of $100 million. He is best known for developing and producing HBO's hit series "Game of Thrones." Additionally, he has worked on notable projects like "Troy," "City of Thieves," and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."
Early Life
Born David Friedman on September 25, 1970, in New York City, Benioff is the youngest child of Barbara and Stephen Friedman. Raised in Manhattan with two older sisters, Benioff attended the Collegiate School and later Dartmouth College. His early jobs included being a bouncer, an English teacher, and a wrestling coach. Benioff studied Irish literature at Trinity College Dublin and later completed an MFA in Creative Writing at the University of California, Irvine.
Career
Benioff's debut novel, "The 25th Hour," was published in 2001 and adapted into a film starring Edward Norton. He also penned the 2004 film "Troy," marking his first major commercial success. His other works include screenplays for "Stay," "The Kite Runner," and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." In 2009, Benioff released his second novel, "City of Thieves."
Benioff co-created "Game of Thrones" with D.B. Weiss, an adaptation of George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels. The series, which aired in 2011, quickly became a critical and commercial success, although its final season received widespread criticism.
Personal Life
David Benioff married actress Amanda Peet in September 2006, and they have three children. The family resides between their homes in Manhattan and Beverly Hills.
Real Estate
In December 2007, the couple purchased a four-bedroom home in Beverly Hills for $4.625 million. They also own a residence in New York City.
Disney Deal
In February 2018, Benioff and Weiss signed a multi-film deal with Disney to produce three Star Wars movies scheduled for release in 2022, 2024, and 2026.
Netflix Deal
On August 7, 2019, it was announced that Benioff and Weiss had signed a $200 million multi-year deal with Netflix. This agreement allows them to continue their Disney film partnership and retain executive producer credits on future Game of Thrones spin-offs and prequels.
