Steve Miner

Stephen C. "Steve" Miner (born June 18, 1951) is an American director of film and television, film producer,[1] and a member of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is notable for his work in the horror genre, including Friday the 13th Part 2, Friday the 13th Part III, House, Warlock, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, Lake Placid, and Day of the Dead. He has also directed numerous comedy and drama films, as well as episodes of notable television series including The Wonder Years, Dawson's Creek, and Smallville.

Steve Miner
Born
Stephen C. Miner

(1951-06-18) June 18, 1951
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationFilm director
Television director
Producer

Life and career

Miner was born in Chicago, Illinois.[2]

He began work in the film industry as a recurring collaborator of producer-director Sean S. Cunningham, filling in for various behind the scenes roles on films such as The Last House on the Left and Friday the 13th. His directorial debut was the latter film's first sequel, and he directed the third entry less than a year later.[1] In 1983, Miner acquired the rights from Toho to develop an American Godzilla film titled Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 3D, with Miner attached as the director.[3] Miner hired Fred Dekker to write the script and William Stout for storyboards and concept art.[4][3] Miner generated some interest in Hollywood but was unable to secure financing and let the rights revert to Toho.[5]

Miner went on to direct other horror films such as Warlock, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, and Lake Placid. Miner first crossed over into the comedy genre with his 1985 cult horror-comedy House, and has since gone on to direct other films in the genre including Soul Man and Big Bully. Miner is the only director to have crossed over and directed more than one of the horror "Big 3" (Friday the 13th, Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street).

Miner has since become a notable television director on shows like Smallville, Psych, Felicity, Dawson's Creek (including the pilot and four of the other episodes of the first season), and Diagnosis: Murder. His work on The Wonder Years earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series and a DGA Award for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series.

Filmography

Films

Director

Other

Television
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References
  1. "Steve Miner". The New York Times.
  2. Miner, Steve 1951- (Stephen Miner) | Encyclopedia.com
  3. Ryfle 1998, p. 218.
  4. Ryfle 1998, p. 217.
  5. Ryfle 1998, p. 223.

Bibliography
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