David Twohy


David Neil Twohy is an American film director and screenwriter. He is known for working on science fiction-action films, most notably The Chronicles of Riddick series.

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 most entries in the Chronicles of Riddick franchise.
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.

Filmography

YearTitleDirectorWriterProducer
2000Pitch Black: Slam City
2004The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury
2013Riddick: Blindsided

YearTitleNotes
1992Alien 3Early draft
1995Last GaspTV movie