Dean Devlin

Dean Devlin

62 · Born: Aug 27, 1962

Personal Details

BornAug 27, 1962 New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Pilar Seurat
  • Don Devlin
  • Don Cerveris

Biography

Dean Devlin, a highly accomplished and multifaceted American creative force, entered this world on August 27, 1962.

Throughout his remarkable career, Devlin has demonstrated a remarkable ability to excel in a wide range of roles, including screenwriter, producer, television and film director, and even former actor.

In addition to his impressive professional repertoire, Devlin is also the visionary founder of Electric Entertainment, a production company that has brought numerous innovative and exciting projects to life.

As a testament to his remarkable talents and entrepreneurial spirit, Devlin's Electric Entertainment has successfully produced a diverse range of projects, further solidifying his reputation as a creative force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.

As a result, Dean Devlin's impressive body of work and innovative approach to storytelling have left a lasting impact on the world of entertainment, making him a true visionary and a household name.

Dean Devlin is a renowned American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer, whose illustrious career has spanned multiple decades and garnered widespread recognition within the entertainment industry.

Born on November 23, 1962, in New York City, Devlin's early life was marked by a strong interest in storytelling and the arts, which would ultimately shape his future endeavors.

As a young man, Devlin pursued his passion for filmmaking, attending the prestigious New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he honed his skills and developed a keen sense of creative direction.

Upon graduating, Devlin began his professional journey in the entertainment industry, initially working as a production assistant and later transitioning into screenwriting and producing.

Throughout his career, Devlin has been involved in the development and production of numerous successful films and television shows, including the iconic sci-fi disaster film "Independence Day" and the popular television series "Stargate SG-1".

Devlin's impressive body of work has earned him numerous accolades and recognition within the industry, solidifying his position as a respected and accomplished filmmaker.

Despite his many accomplishments, Devlin remains committed to his craft, continually seeking out new and innovative ways to tell compelling stories and push the boundaries of his creative expression.

As a testament to his enduring influence and impact, Devlin's work continues to captivate audiences worldwide, leaving a lasting legacy that will be remembered for generations to come.

Career

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2004
Cellular
Cellular as Cab Driver (uncredited)
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1998
{"id":159615,"title":"Total Exposure","year":"1991","character":"Adult Bookstore Manager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/total-exposure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159615.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159615.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Total Exposure
Total Exposure as Adult Bookstore Manager
{"id":59904,"title":"Moon 44","year":"1990","character":"Tyler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/moon-44","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59904.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59904.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Moon 44
Moon 44 as Tyler
{"id":159743,"title":"Martians Go Home","year":"1990","character":"Joe Fledermaus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/martians-go-home","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159743.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159743.jpg"},"released":1}
Martians Go Home
Martians Go Home as Joe Fledermaus
{"id":1322,"title":"Real Genius","year":"1985","character":"Milton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/real-genius","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ss2jqog7780.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ss2jqog7780.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Real Genius
Real Genius as Milton
{"id":6994,"title":"The Wild Life","year":"1984","character":"Liquor Store Clerk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wild-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6994.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6994.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
The Wild Life
The Wild Life as Liquor Store Clerk
{"id":6436,"title":"My Bodyguard","year":"1980","character":"Boy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-bodyguard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6436.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6436.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":150589,"title":"40 Years of Star Trek","year":"2006","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/40-years-of-star-trek","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_150589.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_150589.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":267903,"title":"Guns, Genes & Fighting Machines: The Making of 'Universal Soldier'","year":"2004","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/guns-genes-fighting-machines-the-making-of-universal-soldier","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_267903.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_267903.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":172765,"title":"Independence Day: Creating Reality","year":"2000","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/independence-day-creating-reality","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_172765.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_172765.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":269054,"title":"True Patriots","year":"2000","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/true-patriots","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_269054.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_269054.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":129675,"title":"Predators from Beyond Neptune","year":"1999","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/predators-from-beyond-neptune","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129675.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129675.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":172947,"title":"Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion","year":"1996","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/independence-day-the-id4-invasion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_172947.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_172947.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":172939,"title":"The Making of 'Independence Day'","year":"1996","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-making-of-independence-day-1996","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_172939.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_172939.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103831782,"title":"Stargate Origins","year":"2018","job":"Characters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/stargate-origins","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6lbsd4vh7vm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6lbsd4vh7vm0.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Stargate Origins
Stargate Origins as Characters
{"id":83713,"title":"Independence Day: Resurgence","year":"2016","job":"Story, Screenplay, Characters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/independence-day-resurgence","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ig51oa1drn8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ig51oa1drn8.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Independence Day: Resurgence
Independence Day: Resurgence as Story, Screenplay, Characters
{"id":9745,"title":"Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning","year":"2012","job":"Characters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/universal-soldier-day-of-reckoning","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/35o79f6lo3q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/35o79f6lo3q0.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":17216,"title":"Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods - Final Cut","year":"2009","job":"Characters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stargate-sg-1-children-of-the-gods-final-cut","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17216.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17216.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":185060,"title":"Stargate SG-1","year":"2009","job":"Characters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stargate-sg-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185060.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185060.jpg"},"released":1}
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 as Characters
{"id":7964,"title":"The Triangle","year":"2005","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-triangle","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7964.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7964.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
The Triangle
The Triangle as Screenplay
{"id":7018,"title":"Universal Soldier: The Return","year":"1999","job":"Characters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/universal-soldier-the-return","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/34dnkkk42550.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/34dnkkk42550.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":2992,"title":"Godzilla","year":"1998","job":"Story, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/godzilla","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/gi4j7oop2ro0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/gi4j7oop2ro0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Godzilla
Godzilla as Story, Screenplay
{"id":6999,"title":"Stargate SG-1","year":"1997","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/stargate-sg-1","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ihf1gbjfj2o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ihf1gbjfj2o0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":196,"title":"Independence Day","year":"1996","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/independence-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4sdr13vnq8n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4sdr13vnq8n0.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Independence Day
Independence Day as Screenplay
{"id":4727,"title":"Stargate","year":"1994","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stargate","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1uj16e5vpojo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1uj16e5vpojo.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Stargate
Stargate as Screenplay
{"id":4921,"title":"Universal Soldier","year":"1992","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/universal-soldier","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ke1nm6vbi2g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ke1nm6vbi2g.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Universal Soldier
Universal Soldier as Screenplay
{"id":128931,"title":"Bad Samaritan","year":"2018","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bad-samaritan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/64u415qfbo30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/64u415qfbo30.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Bad Samaritan
Bad Samaritan as Director
{"id":110961,"title":"Geostorm","year":"2017","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/geostorm","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/f95bh3stjp80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/f95bh3stjp80.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Geostorm
Geostorm as Director, Writer
{"id":103843425,"title":"The Ark","year":"2023","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-ark","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4upc2n9s4p70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4upc2n9s4p70.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
The Ark
The Ark as Creator
{"id":8235,"title":"The Visitor","year":"1997","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-visitor","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8235.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8235.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
The Visitor
The Visitor as Creator