Dean Devlin

Dean Devlin Headshot

Writer • Producer • Director

Birth Date: August 27, 1962

Age: 61 years old

Birth Place: New York City, New York

A former teen actor, Dean Devlin stepped behind the camera in the early 1990s to become the co-writer and producer of some of the biggest science fiction films in history, including "Stargate" (1994), "Independence Day" (1996) and "Godzilla" (1998) before moving into television with such hits as "The Librarian" franchise and "Leverage" (TNT, 2008-12). A dedicated sci-fi fan, Devlin and director Roland Emmerich blended 1950s-style speculative fiction - alien invasions, giant monsters - with the latest achievements in special effects to produce their blockbusters; fans flocked to these films, while critics dismissed them as pure popcorn. But after "Godzilla" failed to meet its projected gross, Devlin parted ways with Emmerich to work on more modestly scaled fare for television. These efforts, including "The Triangle" (Sci-Fi Channel, 2005), were massive hits for basic cable, and affirmed Devlin's Midas touch with the fantastic in not one but two mediums.

Credits

The Librarians: The Next Chapter

Executive Producer
Show
2024

The ArkStream

Creator
Series
2023
50%

The ArkStream

Executive Producer
Series
2023
50%

After The Ark Preview

Creator
Show
2023

After The Ark Preview

Executive Producer
Show
2023

The Deal

Producer
Movie
2022

The Making of Independence Day

Actor
Show
2021

Leverage: RedemptionStream

Director
Series
2021
93%

Leverage: RedemptionStream

Executive Producer
Series
2021
93%

Leverage: RedemptionStream

Story
Series
2021
93%

Leverage: RedemptionStream

Writer
Series
2021
93%

Brain Trust

Director
Show
2020

Almost ParadiseStream

Creator
Series
2020

Almost ParadiseStream

Director
Series
2020

Almost ParadiseStream

Executive Producer
Series
2020

Almost ParadiseStream

Writer
Series
2020

Inglorious Treksperts

Host
Show
2019

The OutpostStream

Executive Producer
Series
2018

James Cameron's Story of Science FictionStream

Guest
Docuseries
2018
83%

Bad Samaritan

Director
Movie
2018

Bad Samaritan

Producer
Movie
2018

Geostorm

Director
Movie
2017

Geostorm

Producer
Movie
2017

Geostorm

Screenwriter
Movie
2017

Independence Day: ResurgenceStream

Producer
Movie
2016
29%

Independence Day: ResurgenceStream

Screenwriter
Movie
2016
29%

インデペンデンス・デ: リサージェンス

Producer
Movie
2016

The Wannabe

Executive Producer
Movie
2015

The LibrariansStream

Director
Series
2014

The LibrariansStream

Executive Producer
Series
2014

The LibrariansStream

Writer
Series
2014

LeverageStream

Director
Series
2008
92%

LeverageStream

Executive Producer
Series
2008
92%

LeverageStream

Producer
Series
2008
92%

The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice

Executive Producer
Movie
2008

The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice

Executive Producer
Movie
2008

FlyboysStream

Producer
Movie
2006
33%

Who Killed the Electric Car?

Executive Producer
Movie
2006

The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines

Executive Producer
Movie
2006

The TriangleStream

Executive Producer
Miniseries
2005

CellularStream

Producer
Movie
2004
56%

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

Executive Producer
Movie
2004

Eight Legged Freaks

Producer
Movie
2002

The PatriotStream

Producer
Movie
2000
62%

Universal Soldier: The Return

Writer
Movie
1999

GodzillaStream

Producer
Movie
1998
19%

GodzillaStream

Writer
Movie
1998
19%

The Visitor

Executive Producer
Show
1997

Independence DayStream

Producer
Movie
1996
68%

Independence DayStream

Writer
Movie
1996
68%

StargateStream

Producer
Movie
1994
53%

StargateStream

Writer
Movie
1994
53%

Universal SoldierStream

Writer
Movie
1992
34%

Moon 44

Actor
Tyler
Movie
1990

Hard Copy

Actor
David Del Valle
Show
1987

City Limits

Actor
Ernie
Movie
1985

AliceStream

Guest Star
Series
1976

Happy DaysStream

Guest Star
Mark
Series
1974

News about
Dean Devlin

John Harlan Kim, Rebecca Romijn, Christian Kane, Lindy Booth, Noah Wyle, John Larroquette in TNT's 'The Librarians'

‘The Librarians’ Spinoff ‘The Next Chapter’ Ordered at The CW

The Ark - Season 1
Spoiler Alert

‘The Ark’ Bosses Unpack Explosive Finale & What It Means for Season 2

Richard Fleeshman as Lt. James Brice and Christie Burke as Lt. Sharon Garnet in 'The Ark'
Review

Roush Review: Board Syfy’s ‘Ark’ at Your Own Risk

Aldis Hodge in 'Leverage: Redemption'
Spoiler Alert

‘Leverage: Redemption’ Boss on Potential Season 3 Episode: ‘Let’s Go Steal a Hardison’

Aleyse Shannon, Beth Riesgraf, Christian Kane, and Noah Wyle in 'Leverage: Redemption'
Spoiler Alert

‘Leverage: Redemption’ Boss on Eliot’s Redemption, Sophie’s Love Life & More

Aleyse Shannon, Gina Bellman, Noah Wyle, Christian Kane, and Beth Riesgraf in 'Leverage: Redemption'
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Did ‘Leverage: Redemption’ Finale Just Set up Familiar Foe’s Return in a Season 3?

THE ARK -- Episode 101 -- Pictured: (l-r) Dominik Cicak as Harrison Beckner, Richard Fleeshman as Lt. James Brice, Reece Ritchie as Lt. Spencer Lane.

‘The Ark’ Trailer: Crew Must Rely on Each Other to Survive in New Syfy Series (VIDEO)

Aleyse Shannon, Aldis Hodge, Beth Riesgraf, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane in Leverage Redemption

8 Things We Know About ‘Leverage: Redemption’ Season 2

Christian Kane as Alex Walker in Almost Paradise

‘Almost Paradise’ Renewed for Season 2 — at IMDb TV

Syfy logo

Syfy Orders ‘The Ark’ Series From ‘Leverage’s Dean Devlin

Aldis Hodge, Beth Riesgraf, Noah Wyle, Christian Kane, Gina Bellman in Leverage Redemption

‘Leverage: Redemption’ Has Been Renewed for Season 2 at IMDb TV

Beth Riesgraf, Noah Wyle, Gina Bellman, Aldis Hodge, Christian Kane in Leverage Redemption
Spoiler Alert

‘Leverage: Redemption’ Bosses Tease a Possible Season 2 — Including a Planned Original Series Storyline

Noah Wyle as Harry in Leverage Redemption
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‘Leverage: Redemption’: Inside the ‘Angel’ Reunion and Those ‘ER’ & ‘TNG’ References

Gina Bellman as Sophie, Noah Wyle as Harry in Leverage Redemption

‘Leverage: Redemption’ Adds Noah Wyle & Gina Bellman’s Family Members

Leverage Redemption Revival Cast Crew
Spoiler Alert

‘Leverage: Redemption’ EP Dean Devlin Teases More Secrets and a ‘Fulfilling’ End to the Season

The Librarians Episode - 'And the Rise of Chaos' - Noah Wyle, Rebecca Romijn, Lindy Booth

‘The Librarians’ Face a New Ancient Villain in Season 3

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‘The Librarians’ Season 2 Finale: Prospero’s Fate, Unusual Time Travel and the Surprise Return of [Spoiler]

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7 Things to Expect in ‘The Librarians’ Season 2 Finale

The Librarians cast - TNT

6 Things to Know About the Second Season Of ‘The Librarians’