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Steve Miner

Directing Born Jun 18, 1951 Westport, Connecticut, USA 66 credits
66
Total Credits
1972–2025
54 Years Career Span
50
Vault Titles
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Biography

Steve Miner is an American film and television director. Born in Westport, Connecticut, he began his career as an associate-producer on the 1980 film Friday the 13th. Miner went on to direct the sequels Friday the 13th Part 2 and Friday the 13th Part III, becoming the only director to direct more than one film in the Friday the 13th series. He has also directed the horror comedy House in 1986. Miner's television work includes directing episodes of The Wonder Years, Jake 2.0, Felicity, Dawson's Creek, and Diagnosis: Murder. He is known for his work in the film and television industry, with a career spanning multiple genres and projects.

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Career

Career overview

Steve Miner is an American film and television director. He was born in Westport, Connecticut. Miner began his career in the film industry as an associate-producer on the 1980 hit, Friday the 13th. He went on to direct several sequels in the series, including Friday the 13th Part 2 and Friday the 13th Part III, which was also released in 3D. Miner is notable for being the only director to direct more than one film in the Friday the 13th series.

In addition to his work on the Friday the 13th series, Miner has directed various television programs. His directing credits include The Wonder Years, Jake 2.0, Felicity, Dawson's Creek, and Diagnosis: Murder. Miner's experience in television has been extensive, with multiple episodes directed for several shows. His work in the television industry has demonstrated his versatility as a director.

Miner's film career has also included directing the horror comedy House, released in 1986. Throughout his career, Miner has demonstrated his ability to work in both film and television, directing a wide range of projects. His experience and versatility have made him a notable figure in the film and television industry.

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Career timeline

Death by Lightning
The Devil's WorkDing Dong, You're Dead! The Making of "House"
Dead of Summer · Director
Stitchers · Director
Chasing Life · Director
Once Upon a Time · DirectorSwitched at Birth · Director
The Gates · DirectorThe Gates · Producer
Make It or Break It · Director
Day of the Dead · DirectorPrivate Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous · Director
Psych · DirectorEureka · Director
Wildfire · Director
Summerland · Director
Miss Match · DirectorJake 2.0 · DirectorKaren Sisco · Director
Smallville · DirectorTexas Rangers · Director
Lake PlacidLake Placid · DirectorWasteland · Director
Dawson's Creek · DirectorFelicity · DirectorHalloween H20: 20 Years LaterHalloween H20: 20 Years Later · DirectorUnmasking the Horror
The Practice · Director
Relativity · DirectorBig Bully · Director
Chicago Hope · DirectorMy Father the Hero · Director
Diagnosis: Murder · Director
Forever Young · Director
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken · Director
Warlock · DirectorWarlock · Producer
The Wonder Years · DirectorThe Wonder Years · Producer
CBS Summer Playhouse · Director
Soul Man · DirectorFangoria's Weekend of Horrors
House · Director
Friday the 13th Part IIIFriday the 13th Part III · DirectorFriday the 13th Part III · Animation Director
Friday the 13th Part 2 · DirectorFriday the 13th Part 2 · Producer
Friday the 13th · Unit Production ManagerFriday the 13th · Associate Producer

Full Filmography

66 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Steve Miner best known for?

Steve Miner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bad (1977), Stitchers (2015), The Suite Life Movie (2011), Once Upon a Time (2011).

When and where was Steve Miner born?

Steve Miner was born on June 18, 1951 in Westport, Connecticut, USA.

How many credits does Steve Miner have?

Steve Miner has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2025.

What is Steve Miner's background in cinema and television?

Steve Miner is an American film and television director. Born in Westport, Connecticut, he began his career as an associate-producer on the 1980 film Friday the 13th. Miner went on to direct the sequels Friday the 13th Part 2 and Friday the 13th Part III, becoming the only director to direct more than one film in the F...

Steve Miner by the numbers

66credits
39films
27TV series
1972–2025active years

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