★ 6.8 
Directing
David Ayer
David Ayer is best known for Deputy and Training Day. David Ayer was born on January 18, 1968. David Ayer is 58 years old (born January 18, 1968).
- Born
- January 18, 1968 (58 years old)
- Place of birth
- Champaign, Illinois, USA
Biography
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. His screenplays include Training Day (2001), The Fast and the Furious (2001), and S.W.A.T. (2003). He has also directed Harsh Times (2005), Street Kings (2008), End of Watch (2012), Sabotage (2014), and The Beekeeper (2024). In 2016, he directed the superhero movie Suicide Squad from the DC Extended Universe and then the urban fantasy film Bright (2017) for Netflix. He has twice collaborated with actor Shia LaBeouf: first with the World War II drama Fury (2014), then the crime thriller The Tax Collector (2020). He has also collaborated with his friend Cle Shaheed Sloan, who has appeared in four of his films.
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Known for
★ 6.8 
★ 5.7 Training Day
Filmography
- 2020DeputyExecutive Producer
- 2017Training DayScreenplay
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Ayer been in?
David Ayer is best known for Deputy and Training Day.
When was David Ayer born?
David Ayer was born on January 18, 1968. (Champaign, Illinois, USA)
How old is David Ayer?
David Ayer is 58 years old (born January 18, 1968).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·