David Neil Twohy ( ; born October 18, 1955) 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 and 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.
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 +Feature filmsYearTitleDirectorWriterNotes1988Critters 2: The Main Course1989Warlock1992TimescapeDirectorial debut1993The Fugitive 1994Terminal VelocityAlso executive producer1995Waterworld1996The Arrival1997G.I. Jane2000Pitch Black2001Impostor2002BelowCameo as "British Captain"2004The Chronicles of Riddick2009A Perfect Getaway 2013RiddickTBARiddick: FuryaFilming +Short filmsYearTitleDirectorWriterProducer2000Pitch Black: Slam City 2004The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury2013Riddick: Blindsided + TV seriesYearTitleDirectorWriterProducerTBDMerc City +Uncredited writing worksYearTitleNotes1992Alien 3Early draft1995Last GaspTV movie
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