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David Ayer was born on January 18, 1968 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. David Ayer is listed as a screenwriter, film director and film producer. The age as of 2026 is 58. Notable works include Suicide Squad and Fury.
My Take
Ayer makes movies that smell of sweat and gun oil. From writing Training Day to directing End of Watch and Fury, nobody captures the claustrophobic tension of men under pressure quite like him. Suicide Squad was divisive, but the persistent demand for his cut tells you how fiercely his fans believe in his authorial voice. I respect that he never sands off the grit. His Los Angeles is not a postcard, it is a pressure cooker, and that uncompromising hardness is exactly why I keep watching what he does next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Ayer
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・エアー
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・えあー
- Born
- January 18, 1968 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Monkey
- Origin
- Champaign, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film director / film producer / actor / film actor
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Suicide Squad | — | |
| Notable work | Fury | — |
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Ayer born?
Born January 18, 1968 (age 58).
Where is David Ayer from?
David Ayer is from Champaign, Illinois, United States.
What does David Ayer do?
David Ayer works as screenwriter, film director, film producer, actor, film actor.
What is David Ayer known for?
Notable works include Suicide Squad, Fury.
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