Neil Burger

Neil Burger

ProducerDirectorWriter
Born
November 22, 1963
Awards
4 wins, 9 nominations

Neil Burger is an American film and television director, writer, and producer. Most recently, he wrote and directed Voyagers (2021), starring Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan, and Lily-Rose Depp. He is also known for The Upside (2017), Divergent (2014), Limitless (2011), and The Illusionist (2006). For…

Biography

Neil Burger is an American film and television director, writer, and producer. Most recently, he wrote and directed Voyagers (2021), starring Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan, and Lily-Rose Depp. He is also known for The Upside (2017), Divergent (2014), Limitless (2011), and The Illusionist (2006). For television, Burger directed and executive produced the first two episodes of Billions for Showtime starring Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis. He is currently in pre-production on The Marsh King's Daughter starring Daisy Ridley.

A graduate of Yale University with a degree in fine arts, Burger resides in New York City with his family.

Producer

MotorheadsMotorheads(2025)
InheritanceInheritance(2025)
All the Old KnivesAll the Old Knives(2022)
VoyagersVoyagers(2021)
LimitlessLimitless(2015)

Second Unit or Assistant Director

The Terror WithinThe Terror Within(1989)

Production Department

Our WorldOur World(1986)

Self

The Movies That Made MeThe Movies That Made Me(2018)as Self - Guest
Made in HollywoodMade in Hollywood(2005)as Self
Hollywood First LookHollywood First Look(2017)as Self
Hollywood InsiderHollywood Insider(2018)as Self
Divergent: Choice(2014)as Self

Archive Footage

IGN Daily FixIGN Daily Fix(2009)as Self

Known for

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Neil Burger and Tye Sheridan in Voyagers (2021)Bradley Cooper and Neil Burger in Limitless (2011)Neil Burger in Limitless (2011)Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, and Neil Burger in Limitless (2011)Neil Burger at an event for The Lucky Ones (2008)Neil Burger in The Upside (2017)