David Ayer
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Awards Won
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David Ayer's greatest achievements lie in the impact his films have had on the crime genre and on the careers of the actors he has directed. Training Day earned Denzel Washington an Oscar, and End of Watch is frequently cited as one of the best police thrillers of the 2010s. Fury was both a critical and commercial success, and while Suicide Squad was divisive, it remains one of the highest-grossing films of his career.Ayer is also recognized for his advocacy for director's rights, particularly his public campaign for the release of his original cut of Suicide Squad. This has endeared him to fans and has positioned him as a champion of creative freedom in the age of studio interference.
Records & Feats
First filmmaker to have two films gross over $200 million worldwide in the same year (2014)
David Ayer directed both Fury and Sabotage in 2014, with Fury grossing over $211 million and Sabotage adding to the total, making him one of the few directors to achieve this feat.
One of the few directors to have a film gross over $790 million at the box office (Suicide Squad)
Despite the critical reception, Suicide Squad became one of the highest-grossing films of Ayer's career, surpassing the $700 million mark worldwide.