Tim Minear

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Writer • Director • Producer

Birth Date: October 29, 1963

Age: 60 years old

Birth Place: New York, New York

Screenwriter and director Tim Minear began his career in the mid-1980s, working as assistant director on Stuart Gordon's H.P. Lovecraft-inspired cult hit "Re-Animator" and the Penelope Spheeris action comedy "Dudes." After writing the screenplay for the 1990 black comedy "Diggin' Up Business," Minear moved from film into television with writing credits for the short-lived early '90s series "Zorro." Following a stint on the writing staff of "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" and a couple of episodes of "The X-Files," Minear began a long-held collaboration with Joss Whedon, working as a screenwriter, director and producer on Whedon's "Angel" and "Firefly." The critically-acclaimed cult favorite "Wonderfalls" followed, which Minear executive-produced alongside show creators Bryan Fuller and Todd Holland. Unfortunately, the outcry when that low-rated show was canceled was not widely repeated following the cancellation of Minear's next two efforts, "The Inside" and "Drive": outside of Minear's steadily increasing cult following, little attention was paid. Minear returned to television with 2010's comic crime drama "Terriers," starring Donal Logue.

Credits

9-1-1: Lone StarStream

Creator
Series
2020

9-1-1: Lone StarStream

Executive Producer
Series
2020

9-1-1: Lone StarStream

Writer
Series
2020

American Horror Story: 1984Stream

Executive Producer
Series
2019
88%

American Horror Story: 1984Stream

Writer
Series
2019
88%

American Horror Story: ApocalypseStream

Executive Producer
Miniseries
2018
79%

American Horror Story: ApocalypseStream

Writer
Miniseries
2018
79%

9-1-1Stream

Creator
Series
2018
81%

9-1-1Stream

Executive Producer
Series
2018
81%

9-1-1Stream

Writer
Series
2018
81%

American Horror Story: Cult

Writer
Show
2017

Feud: Bette and JoanStream

Executive Producer
Docudrama
2017
95%

Feud: Bette and JoanStream

Writer
Docudrama
2017
95%

American Horror Story: Roanoke

Executive Producer
Show
2016

American Horror Story: Roanoke

Writer
Show
2016

American Horror Story: HotelStream

Executive Producer
Series
2015

American Horror Story: Freak Show

Executive Producer
Show
2014

American Horror Story: Coven

Executive Producer
Show
2013

American Horror Story: Asylum: Cast and Creators Live at PALEYFEST

Producer
Show
2013

American Horror Story: Asylum

Executive Producer
Show
2012

The Chicago Code

Executive Producer
Show
2011

The Chicago Code

Writer
Show
2011

DollhouseStream

Executive Producer
Series
2009
71%

Drive

Executive Producer
Show
2007

Drive

Writer
Show
2007

Inside

Creator
Show
2006

The Inside

Executive Producer
Show
2005

Wonderfalls

Executive Producer
Series
2004
76%

FireflyStream

Director
Series
2002
77%

FireflyStream

Writer
Series
2002
77%

AngelStream

Director
Series
1999

AngelStream

Writer
Series
1999

The X-FilesStream

Writer
Series
1993
74%

News aboutTim Minear

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‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Boss to Tarlos Fans After the Season 3 Premiere: ‘Do Not Despair’

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‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Casts ‘Angel’s Julie Benz & Amy Acker in Season 3

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‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Boss Says Owen’s Fight With [Spoiler] ‘Gives Him a Sense of Purpose’

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9-1-1 Lone Star Crossovers 2021
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‘9-1-1’ & ‘Lone Star’ Boss Says ‘There Will Definitely Be Crossovers’ Next Season

911 Season 3 Finale What's Next Season 4 Preview
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‘9-1-1’ Boss on Buck & Abby, Maddie’s Happy News, Athena’s Struggle & More

9-1-1 Season 3 Premiere Michael Tumor Surgery Buck Abby Return
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‘9-1-1’ Boss on Family ‘Complications’ After Michael’s Decision & Buck’s Journey

9-1-1 Spring Premiere Rescue
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‘9-1-1’ Boss Takes Us Inside the Spring Premiere’s Big Rescues

911 Lone Star Season 1 Finale What's Next
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‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Boss on T.K. & Carlos, Owen’s Health & a Potential Season 2

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Fall Preview

‘9-1-1’ Boss Tim Minear Teases Major Crises & Possible Death in Season 3

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‘9-1-1’ Boss on Bobby & Athena’s Big Moment & Buck’s ‘Perilous’ Position in the Season 2 Finale

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‘9-1-1’ Showrunner Tim Minear Teases Spring Return, Origin Stories & More Season 2 Details