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David S. Goyer

WRITER · BORN 1965

David S. Goyer

Born
22 December 1965
Known for
Batman Begins (2005)

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David S. Goyer (born 22 December 1965) is a screenwriter best known for Batman Begins.

17 Interesting Facts About David S. Goyer

Interesting Facts (16)

  1. #001

    David S. Goyer created the character Abraham Whistler for the film trilogy adapted from the Blade comic book. Ironically, the character first appeared before the film's release in an episode of Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994), in which Blade made a guest appearance. Whistler was voiced by Malcolm McDowell in that episode. Whistler was later adapted into the comics' continuity.

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  2. #002

    Goyer bought a car with the first paycheck he received for Death Warrant (1990), and the car was stolen the same night it dropped him off at home.

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  3. #003

    Goyer has spoken about growing up as the victim of intense anti-Semitic bullying.

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  4. #004

    The script for the video game Call of Duty: Black Ops became the highest-grossing entertainment product of all time.

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  5. #005

    Goyer sold his comic book collection in one lot to System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan.

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  6. #006

    Because of his work on Batman Begins (2005), Goyer was set to write the screenplay for Superman Returns (2006), but the script was ultimately written by Dan Harris.

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  7. #007

    Goyer initially planned to become a homicide detective, but after attending a lecture by Lawrence Kasdan he was inspired to pursue screenwriting.

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  8. #008

    Goyer was offered the chance to direct The Avengers (1998).

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  9. #009

    Goyer is a big fan of H. P. Lovecraft's books.

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  10. #010

    Goyer uses several different pseudonyms, including Cynthia Verlaine and Ricardo Festiva.

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  11. #011

    Goyer was a teaching assistant to screenwriter Nelson Gidding at USC.

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  12. #012

    Before Guillermo del Toro became involved, Goyer was set to direct Hellboy (2004).

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  13. #013

    Goyer was one of many screenwriters who submitted a draft for Freddy vs. Jason (2003).

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  14. #014

    A draft of the Pet Sematary II (1992) screenplay dated January 6, 1991 refers to Goyer's revisions. He was not credited in the final film.

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  15. #015

    Production began on the TV pilot for Blade: The Series (2006) for the Spike network. Goyer is an executive producer and wrote the pilot with Geoff Johns. The two had previously written the "Justice Society of America" comic book together.

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  16. #016

    Goyer has very long sleeve tattoos on both arms.

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Life & Family (1)

  1. #017

    Goyer graduated from Huron High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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  • IMDb IMDb name page (biography and trivia)

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