Stephen C Miner was born on June 18,1951 and is an American director of film and television, film producer, and a member of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences.
11 Facts About Steve Miner
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Steve Miner 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.
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Steve Miner has directed numerous comedy and drama films, as well as episodes of notable television series including The Wonder Years, Dawson's Creek, and Smallville.
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Steve Miner 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.
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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.
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Steve Miner hired Fred Dekker to write the script and William Stout for storyboards and concept art.
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Steve Miner generated some interest in Hollywood but was unable to secure financing and let the rights revert to Toho.
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Steve Miner went on to direct other horror films such as Warlock, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, and Lake Placid.
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Steve 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.
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Steve Miner is the only director to have crossed over and directed more than one of the horror "Big 3".
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Steve Miner has since become a notable television director on shows like Smallville, Psych, Felicity, Dawson's Creek, and Diagnosis: Murder.