David Ayer
Directing · Director · Screenplay · Producer
Born Jan 18, 1968 · Champaign, Illinois, USA
Active 2000–present
David Ayer (born January 18, 1968) is an American filmmaker known for making crime films that are set in Los Angeles and deal with gangs and police corruption.
Filmography
A Working Man (2025) — Director · Producer · ScreenplayHeart of the Beast (2026) — Director · ProducerThe Dirty Dozen — Director · Screenplay · ProducerFury (2014) — Director · Writer · ProducerTraining Day (2001) — First Russian Hitman (uncredited) · Screenplay · Co-Producer · StuntsThe Fast and the Furious (2001) — ScreenplayBirds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) — Executive ProducerThe Beekeeper (2024) — Director · ProducerEnd of Watch (2012) — Director · Screenplay · ProducerSuicide Squad (2016) — Writer · DirectorBright (2017) — Director · Writer · ProducerStreet Kings (2008) — NLR member in County Jail (uncredited) · DirectorS.W.A.T. (2003) — ScreenplayU-571 (2000) — ScreenplayHarsh Times (2005) — Director · Producer · WriterSabotage (2014) — Director · Producer · WriterDark Blue (2002) — ScreenplayThe Tax Collector (2020) — Screenplay · DirectorThe Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004) — Production ConsultantDeputy (2020) — Executive Producer · DirectorBosco (2024) — Executive ProducerDC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League (2016)Training Day (2017) — ScreenplayReady for War (2019) — Executive Producer