Dean Devlin

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 ==
Devlin was born in New York City, the son of actress and Don Devlin, a writer, actor, and producer.Dean Devlin Biography (1962-) His father was Jewish and his mother was Filipino. 
== Career ==
=== Actor ===
Devlin appeared as an actor on numerous television shows throughout the 1980s. He also appeared in films including , The Wild Life, and Martians Go Home. Due to his youthful appearance, Devlin often played teenage characters despite being in his 20s.
=== Film ===
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 . Together they cowrote and produced Stargate which became the first movie to have a web site (run by Devlin himself). 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, , 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 . 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.
=== Television ===
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 ==
Devlin is married to actress .
== Involvement in the Stargate universe ==
=== Screenwriter, producer ===
* , co-written and co-produced with Roland Emmerich (1994)
== Filmography ==
=== Actor ===
Films 	Films 	Films 	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	Television 	Television 	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 ===
Films 	Films 	Films 	Films
Year 	Title 	Function 	Notes
???? 	Independence Day 2 	producer 	announced
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	Television 	Television 	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 ===
Writer 	Writer 	Writer 	Writer
Year 	Title 	Function 	Notes
???? 	Independence Day 2 	Characters 	announced
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 (), landing of Ra's mothership
1996 	Independence Day 	Writer 	Film
1994 	Stargate 	Writer 	Film
1992 	Universal Soldier 	Screenplay 	Film
Director 	Director 	Director 	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 	Music Department 	Music Department 	Music Department
Year 	Title 	Function 	Notes
2008 	Drona 	Playback singer 	Film
Miscellaneous crew	Miscellaneous crew 	Miscellaneous crew 	Miscellaneous crew
Year 	Title 	Function 	Notes
1980 	My Bodyguard 	Production assistant 	Film
== Awards and nominations ==
Devlin won two awards out of 8 nominations.
Year	Award 	Category 	Work 	Result
1995	Hugo Award 	Best Dramatic Presentation 	Stargate 	
1996	Universe Reader's Choice Award	Best Writing for a Genre Motion Picture 	Independence Day	
1997	 	Best Writer 	Independence Day	
1997	Hugo Award 	Best Dramatic Presentation 	Independence Day	
1997	Razzie Award 	Worst Written Film Grossing Over $100 Million	Independence Day	
1998	George Pal Memorial Award 	 	 	
1999	Razzie Award 	Worst Screenplay 	Godzilla 	
1999	Razzie Award 	Worst Picture 	Godzilla 	
== References ==