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Daniel "Danny" Leiner (born May 13, 1961 – died October 18, 2018) was an American movie director. He was known for directing popular films like Dude, Where's My Car? and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. Danny Leiner also directed many episodes for well-known TV shows.

Daniel Leiner: A Director's Story

Danny Leiner was a talented director who worked on both movies and television. He helped bring many stories to life on screen. His work often involved comedy, making people laugh.

Early Beginnings

Daniel Leiner was born in Brooklyn, New York. His birthday was May 13, 1961. He grew up to become a director, shaping how films and TV shows looked.

Movies He Directed

Danny Leiner directed several movies that became popular. Some of his most famous films include:

  • Dude, Where's My Car?
  • Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
  • The Great New Wonderful
  • Layin' Low
  • Time Expired

TV Shows He Directed

Besides movies, Danny Leiner also directed many episodes for different television series. He worked on a wide variety of shows, including:

  • Arrested Development
  • Everwood
  • Gilmore Girls
  • Freaks and Geeks
  • Sports Night
  • Felicity
  • Action
  • The Tick
  • MTV's Austin Stories
  • HBO's The Mind of the Married Man
  • The Sopranos
  • How to Make It in America

He even directed an episode of The Office. This episode was called "WUPHF.com."

His Passing

Danny Leiner passed away on October 18, 2018. He was 57 years old. He died in Los Angeles, California.

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