Dean Devlin
| Dean Devlin | |
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| Biographical information | |
| Birth date |
August 27, 1962 New York City, New York, USA |
| Gender | |
| Nationality | American |
| Professional information | |
| Occupations |
Screenwriter Producer Television director |
| Years active | 1980—present |
| Stargate-related information | |
| Related series | Stargate |
| Occupations |
Writer, Producer |
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Dean Devlin (born August 27, 1962) is an American screenwriter, producer, television director and former actor. He is the founder of the production company Electric Entertainment. He wrote (with Roland Emmerich) and produced Stargate, the film which originated the Stargate franchise.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Devlin was born in New York City, the son of actress Pilar Seurat and Don Devlin, a writer, actor, and producer.[1] His father was Jewish and his mother was Filipino.[2]
Career[edit | edit source]
Actor[edit | edit source]
Devlin appeared as an actor on numerous television shows throughout the 1980s. He also appeared in films including My Bodyguard, The Wild Life, Real Genius and Martians Go Home. Due to his youthful appearance, Devlin often played teenage characters despite being in his 20s.
Film[edit | edit source]
Devlin gradually began writing scripts. His first produced screenplay was for Universal Soldier which was a worldwide hit. He reached prominence as a writer/producer working alongside director Roland Emmerich with whom he teamed after appearing in Emmerich's film Moon 44. Together they cowrote and produced Stargate which became the first movie to have a web site (run by Devlin himself).[3] The team then produced Independence Day and Godzilla. Their final collaboration was on the 2000 Mel Gibson film The Patriot, where Devlin met his future wife. Devlin has also produced Cellular, Who Killed the Electric Car?, and Flyboys. On October 12, 2009 Devlin's screenwriting partner Roland Emmerich confirmed that he and Devlin have written a script for a sequel to Independence Day, and that they are in contract negotiations with Will Smith. They have stated they do not want to make the sequel if Smith cannot return. On June 24, 2011, Devlin confirmed that he and Emmerich have found an idea for the sequel and have written a treatment for it.[4]
Television[edit | edit source]
Devlin also produced The Triangle miniseries and (as for 2012) produces The Librarian franchise and the drama series Leverage, of which he has directed twelve episodes.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Devlin is married to actress Lisa Brenner.
Involvement in the Stargate universe[edit | edit source]
Screenwriter, producer[edit | edit source]
- Stargate, co-written and co-produced with Roland Emmerich (1994)
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Actor[edit | edit source]
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Cellular | Cab Driver | uncredited |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Eagle 2 Pilot | uncredited |
| 1991 | Total Exposure | Adult Bookstore Manager | |
| 1990 | Moon 44 | Tyler | |
| 1989 | Martians Go Home | Joe Fledermaus | |
| 1986 | 3:15 | Gum chewer | |
| 1985 | Real Genius | Milton | |
| 1984 | City Limits | Ernie | |
| 1984 | The Wild Life | Liquor Store Clerk | |
| 1980 | My Bodyguard | Boy | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1989-1990 | Island Son | TV series, 2 episodes | |
| 1989 | Generations | Chris Mendoza #1 | TV series |
| 1987 | Hard Copy | David Del Valle | TV series, 6 episodes |
| 1986 | L.A. Law | Jeffrey Sullivan | TV series, 3 episodes |
| 1985 | Hardcastle and McCormick | Victor Hernandez | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1985 | North Beach and Rawhide | Pedro Sanchez | TV movie |
| 1985 | Too Close for Comfort | Alan Donnelly | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1985 | Misfits of Science | Angel | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1985 | This Is the Life | Gabriel Ortiz | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1984 | Hill Street Blues | Diablo Kid / Hernando Rodriguez | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1983 | Alice | Pizza Boy | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1983 | Fame | Brad | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1983 | Happy Days | Mark | TV series, 1 episode |
Producer[edit | edit source]
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Function | Notes |
| ???? | Independence Day 2 | producer | announced[5] |
| 2006 | Flyboys | producer | |
| 2006 | Who Killed the Electric Car? | executive producer | Documentary |
| 2004 | Cellular | producer | |
| 2002 | Eight Legged Freaks | producer | |
| 2000 | The Patriot | producer | |
| 1998 | Godzilla | producer | |
| 1996 | Independence Day | producer | |
| 1994 | Stargate | producer | First producing experience |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Function | Notes |
| 2008-2012 | Leverage | executive producer | TV series, 27 episodes |
| 2011 | Brain Trust | executive producer | TV movie |
| 2008 | The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice | executive producer | TV movie |
| 2008 | Blank Slate | executive producer | TV movie |
| 2006 | The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines | executive producer | TV movie |
| 2006 | Talk to Me | executive producer | TV series |
| 2005 | The Triangle | executive producer | TV mini-series, 3 episodes |
| 2004 | The Librarian: Quest for the Spear | executive producer | TV movie |
| 1998-2000 | Godzilla: The Series | executive producer | TV series, 40 episodes |
| 1997 | The Visitor | executive producer | TV series |
Other[edit | edit source]
| Writer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Function | Notes |
| ???? | Independence Day 2 | Characters | announced[5] |
| 2012 | Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning | Characters | Film |
| 2009 | Universal Soldier: Regeneration | Characters | Film |
| 2008 | Leverage | Story | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2005 | The Triangle | Story | TV mini-series, 3 episodes |
| 1999 | Universal Soldier: The Return | Characters | Film |
| 1998 | Godzilla | Screenplay / story | Film |
| 1998 | Stargate SG-1 | Excerpts - uncredited | TV series, 1 episode ("Politics"), landing of Ra's mothership |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Writer | Film |
| 1994 | Stargate | Writer | Film |
| 1992 | Universal Soldier | Screenplay | Film |
| Director | |||
| Year | Title | Function | Notes |
| 2008-2012 | Leverage | Director | TV series, 15 episodes |
| 2011 | Brain Trust | Director | TV movie |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Second unit director | Film |
| Music Department | |||
| Year | Title | Function | Notes |
| 2008 | Drona | Playback singer | Film |
| Miscellaneous crew | |||
| Year | Title | Function | Notes |
| 1980 | My Bodyguard | Production assistant | Film |
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
Devlin won two awards out of 8 nominations.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Hugo Award | Best Dramatic Presentation | Stargate | Nominated |
| 1996 | Universe Reader's Choice Award | Best Writing for a Genre Motion Picture | Independence Day | Won |
| 1997 | Saturn Award | Best Writer | Independence Day | Nominated |
| 1997 | Hugo Award | Best Dramatic Presentation | Independence Day | Nominated |
| 1997 | Razzie Award | Worst Written Film Grossing Over $100 Million | Independence Day | Nominated |
| 1998 | George Pal Memorial Award | Won | ||
| 1999 | Razzie Award | Worst Screenplay | Godzilla | Nominated |
| 1999 | Razzie Award | Worst Picture | Godzilla | Nominated |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Dean Devlin Biography (1962-)
- ↑ "Fil-Am producer Dean Devlin soars with 'Flyboys'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 24, 2006. http://showbizandstyle.inq7.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=22700. Retrieved 2007-03-10.
- ↑ "Godzilla guy has a love for the game". Reed Business Information. December 11, 2000. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-28695864_ITM. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Producer Dean Devlin Talks INDEPENDENCE DAY Sequels, STARGATE Movie Sequels, GODZILLA and More at the Saturn Awards". Collider.com. June 24, 2011. http://collider.com/dean-devlin-independence-day-sequel-stargate-sequels/98467/. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Dean Devlin on 'Independence Day 2' and Bringing 'Stargate' Back to Life". The Hollywood Reporter. July 9, 2012. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/independence-day-2-dean-devlin-stargate-leverage-346511. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
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