David Levien Biography
David Levien is a producer, screenwriter, director, and book novelist. He is also the co-creator, executive producer, and showrunner of Showtime’s “Billions”, which is an American drama television series officially released on January 17, 2016, along with Brian Koppelman. David also is recognized for his amazing work as an author of 16 books on Goodreads with 7268 ratings. Among his amazing books are Where the Dead Lay and City of the Sun which are among the most popular books. Over the past two decades, he has created an influential and diverse body of work in both film and television. His work on ESPN’s 30 for 30(This Is What They Want) in partnership with Brian Koppelman received an Emmy award.
David Levien Age/Birthday
Levien (age 54 years old as of 2021) was born on December 9, 1967, in Great Neck, New York City in the United States of America. He is an American citizen and celebrates his birthday every year on December 9th.
David Levien Height and Measurement
Levien is estimated to be about 1.66 meters in height and 61 kg body weight.
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David Levien Parents and Siblings/Family
Levien prefers to keep some of his personal life a secret from the public. The parents’ and siblings’ details are yet to be disclosed due to unspecified reasons.
David Levien Education
Levien studied at the University of Michigan as an undergraduate and started his writing career in 1998.
David Levien Wife/Spouse
Levien is married to Melisa Levien, who is the mother of their three children. The names of their children are; James Levien, Robbie Levien, and Joseph Levien.
David Levien Melisa Levien
Levien and Melisa Levien are married couples living together with their family.
David Levien Net Worth
David’s net worth is estimated to be around $1millon to $5 million dollars.
David Levien Salary
Due to his growing income over the years most of it being from a successful screenwriter it is yet to be determined his current annual income.
David Levien Books/Books in order
Levien has published six novels, including the literacy novels “Swagbelly”, “Wormwoods”, as well as the popular “Frank Behr” crime series, set in the Midwest and registering the fictional private researcher. Nonetheless, the series includes the “City of the Sun”, “Where the Dead Lay”, “13 Million Dollar Pop’ which was named as the best P.I novel of 2011 and “Signature Kill’. Frank Behr’s books were nominated for the Hammett, Barry, and Shamus awards. In 2015 David published the short story “Knock out Whist” which was nominated by Best American Mystery Stories in 2016 as an honorable mention. In addition, his story “Einstein’s Sabbath” was published in The Darkling Halls of Ivy anthology in 2020. Moreover, David has managed to win the hearts of many due to his incredible writing skills.
David Levine Billions
Levien, Brian Koppelman, and Andrew Ross Sorkin created and produced Showtime’s drama series, Billions, which made its debut in January 2016. Further, the staring of the drama-based series is Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis. In addition, the show is currently in its fifth season and was renewed for its sixth season in 2020.
David Levien City of the Sun
This is a crime/suspense novel written by Levien and published by Random House Books in 2008.
Brian Koppelman and David Levien
Brian and David met as teenagers on summer vacation where they had both signed for a student’s bus trip across the American West. Furthermore, they realized they had the same liking for movies, jokes, and books and over the years they would share their different experiences. Additionally, in adulthood they decided to write screenplays and made movies together, 1997 writing “Rounders”, and later in 2001 both wrote, directed, and produced the film “Knock around Guys”.
Where the Dead Lay by David Levien
This is a book written by Levien released on July 7, 2009. Moreover, the book is about Indianapolis private eye Frank Behr.
Signature Kill David Levien
This is another book about unidentifiable bodies found in Indianapolis Park written by David which was published on 24th March 2015.