Danny Leiner

Career overview

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Name: Daniel Leiner (also known as Danny Leiner).
Dates: May 13, 1961 – October 18, 2018.
Nationality/Profession: American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter.
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Education: Attended New York University Film School.
Directing Credits:
Dude, Where's My Car? (2000) - stoner comedy.
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) - stoner comedy.
The Great New Wonderful (2005).
Layin' Low.
Time Expired.
Other info: Known for directing, producing, and screenwriting.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Daniel Leiner, also known as Danny Leiner, was an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on May 13, 1961, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, Leiner developed a passion for storytelling at an early age. He attended the New York University Film School to hone his skills, which included work through stage productions. He passed away on October 18, 2018.
Paragraph 2: Directing Career.
Leiner is best known for directing stoner comedy films, specifically Dude, Where's My Car? and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. His directing credits also include The Great New Wonderful, Layin' Low, and Time Expired. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his multifaceted work in the film industry.
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Source [1] says he has 27 known credits.
Source [3] says he was a director and producer, known for Dude, Where's My Car? (2000), Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) and The Great New Wonderful (2005).
Source [6] mentions he is a "Multifaceted Filmmaker" and his passion emerged at an early age.
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Daniel Leiner, also known as Danny Leiner, was an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on May 13, 1961, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, Leiner developed a passion for storytelling at an early age. He attended the New York University Film School to hone his skills, having also worked through various stage productions. Leiner's professional career included 27 known credits. He passed away on October 18, 2018.

Leiner is most recognized for his work directing stoner comedy films, including Dude, Where's My Car? and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. His filmography includes the 2000 film Dude, Where's My