Dean Devlin
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
The ArkStream
Executive Producer
Series
2023
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
Leverage: RedemptionStream
Executive Producer
Series
2021
Leverage: RedemptionStream
Story
Series
2021
Leverage: RedemptionStream
Writer
Series
2021
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
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
Independence Day: ResurgenceStream
Screenwriter
Movie
2016
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
LeverageStream
Executive Producer
Series
2008
LeverageStream
Producer
Series
2008
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
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
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
Executive Producer
Movie
2004
Eight Legged Freaks
Producer
Movie
2002
The PatriotStream
Producer
Movie
2000
Universal Soldier: The Return
Writer
Movie
1999
GodzillaStream
Producer
Movie
1998
GodzillaStream
Writer
Movie
1998
The Visitor
Executive Producer
Show
1997
Independence DayStream
Producer
Movie
1996
Independence DayStream
Writer
Movie
1996
StargateStream
Producer
Movie
1994
StargateStream
Writer
Movie
1994
Universal SoldierStream
Writer
Movie
1992
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
‘The Librarians’ Spinoff ‘The Next Chapter’ Ordered at The CW
Spoiler Alert
‘The Ark’ Bosses Unpack Explosive Finale & What It Means for Season 2
Review
Roush Review: Board Syfy’s ‘Ark’ at Your Own Risk
Spoiler Alert
‘Leverage: Redemption’ Boss on Potential Season 3 Episode: ‘Let’s Go Steal a Hardison’
Spoiler Alert
‘Leverage: Redemption’ Boss on Eliot’s Redemption, Sophie’s Love Life & More
Spoiler Alert
Did ‘Leverage: Redemption’ Finale Just Set up Familiar Foe’s Return in a Season 3?
‘The Ark’ Trailer: Crew Must Rely on Each Other to Survive in New Syfy Series (VIDEO)
8 Things We Know About ‘Leverage: Redemption’ Season 2
‘Almost Paradise’ Renewed for Season 2 — at IMDb TV
Syfy Orders ‘The Ark’ Series From ‘Leverage’s Dean Devlin
‘Leverage: Redemption’ Has Been Renewed for Season 2 at IMDb TV
Spoiler Alert
‘Leverage: Redemption’ Bosses Tease a Possible Season 2 — Including a Planned Original Series Storyline
Spoiler Alert
‘Leverage: Redemption’: Inside the ‘Angel’ Reunion and Those ‘ER’ & ‘TNG’ References
‘Leverage: Redemption’ Adds Noah Wyle & Gina Bellman’s Family Members
Spoiler Alert
‘Leverage: Redemption’ EP Dean Devlin Teases More Secrets and a ‘Fulfilling’ End to the Season
‘The Librarians’ Face a New Ancient Villain in Season 3
‘The Librarians’ Season 2 Finale: Prospero’s Fate, Unusual Time Travel and the Surprise Return of [Spoiler]
7 Things to Expect in ‘The Librarians’ Season 2 Finale
