The best directors of "Angel"
This is a list compiled of the best directors on "Angel," ordered from greatest to least. I also list all of the episodes they directed in order from greatest to least, with my ratings of each episode in parenthesis.
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- Writer
- Director
Steven S. DeKnight was born in Millville, New Jersey, USA. He is known for Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018), Daredevil (2015) and Angel (1999). He is married to Jaime Slater.Episodes:
Shells (10/10)
Inside Out (9/10)
Hell Bound (9/10)- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Mr. Minear came to "The X Files" in 1998 after serving successfully as executive story editor on "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman." His episode credits on "Lois and Clark" include "Brutal Youth," "Twas the Night Before Mxymas," "Meet John Doe" and "I've Got You Under My Skin". Prior to that he spent two seasons living in New Zealand where he worked on the syndie hour-drama "High Tide." He received both writing and co-producing credits during his tenure. Other credits include story editor for Aaron Spelling's "Robin's Hoods," writer for New World's "The New Adventures of Zorro" and co-writer (with Reider of the political thriller "The Infiltrator". Mr. Minear studied film at Cal State University, Long Beach.Episodes:
Darla (9.5/10)
Lullaby (9.5/10)
Home (9/10)
Benediction (8.5/10)
Through the Looking Glass (8.5/10)
Couplet (8/10)
A New World (8/10)- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Joss Whedon is the middle of five brothers - his younger brothers are Jed Whedon and Zack Whedon. Both his father, Tom Whedon and his grandfather, John Whedon were successful television writers. Joss' mother, Lee Stearns, was a history teacher and she also wrote novels as Lee Whedon. Whedon was raised in New York and was educated at Riverdale Country School, where his mother also taught. He also attended Winchester College in England for two years, before graduating with a film degree from Wesleyan University.
After relocating to Los Angeles, Whedon landed his first TV writing job on "Roseanne", and moved on to script a season of "Parenthood". He then developed a film script which went on to become Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992). Whedon was very unhappy with the final film - his original script was extensively re-written and made lighter in tone. After this he earned screenwriting credits on such high profile productions as Alien: Resurrection (1997) and Toy Story (1995), for which he was Oscar nominated. He also worked as a 'script doctor' on various features, notably Speed (1994).
In 1997, Whedon had the opportunity to resurrect his character Buffy in a television series on The WB Network. This time, as showrunner and executive producer, he retained full artistic control. The series, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" was a popular and critical hit, which ran for several seasons, the last two on UPN. Whedon also produced a spin-off series, "Angel", which was also successful. A foray in to sci-fi television followed with "Firefly", which developed a cult following, but did not stay on air long. It did find an audience on DVD and through re-runs, and a spin-off feature film Serenity (2005) was released in 2005.
Other projects have included comic book writing, the sci-fi drama "Dollhouse" and the screenplay for Marvel blockbuster The Avengers (2012).Episodes:
A Hole in the World (10/10)
Spin the Bottle (9/10)
Waiting in the Wings (9/10)
City Of... (8/10)
Conviction (8/10)
Untouched (7/10)- Director
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
James A. Contner was born on 12 June 1947 in the USA. He is a director and cinematographer, known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997), Superman (1978) and Cruising (1980).Episodes:
Awakening (9.5/10)
Five By Five (9/10)
Reunion (9/10)
Release (9/10)
Power Play (9/10)
Dead End (8.5/10)
Loyalty (8.5/10)
Lonely Hearts (8/10)
Parting Gifts (8/10)
Just Rewards (8/10)
Sense and Sensitivity (7.5/10)
Carpe Noctem (7.5/10)
First Impressions (7/10)- Director
- Actor
- Producer
Terrence O'Hara was born on 25 December 1945 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He was a director and actor, known for Heroes (2006), The Proxy and Dead at 21 (1994). He was married to Shanna Reed. He died on 5 December 2022 in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.Episodes:
Sleep Tight (9/10)
Deep Down (8.5/10)
Origin (8.5/10)
Orpheus (8.5/10)
Why We Fight (8.5/10)
Long Day's Journey (8.5/10)- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
- Actor
Jefferson Kibbee was born on 8 August 1951 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an assistant director and director, known for Dead at 21 (1994), Hunter (1984) and Land's End (1995).Episodes:
Peace Out (9/10)
Salvage (9/10)
Lineage (8.5/10)
Damage (8/10)- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Episodes:
The Trial (9/10)
The Prodigal (8/10)
In The Dark (7.5/10)- Director
- Producer
Michael Grossman is known for Drop Dead Diva (2009), Cobra Kai (2018) and Pretty Little Liars (2010).Episodes:
Redefinition (9/10)
Ground State (8/10)
Birthday (8/10)
Players (7.5/10)- Producer
- Director
- Editorial Department
Episodes:
Are You Now or Have You Ever Been (9/10)
Expecting (7.5/10)- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Bill Norton was born on 13 August 1943 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997), Tour of Duty (1987) and Cisco Pike (1971). He was previously married to Rosanna Norton.Episodes:
Happy Anniversary (9/10)
Calvary (8.5/10)
That Vision Thing (8/10)
Life of the Party (8/10)
Supersymmetry (8/10)
Provider (7/10)- Director
- Producer
- Executive
Episodes:
Apocalypse Nowish (9.5/10)
Time Bomb (8.5/10)
Harm's Way (8/10)
I Fall to Pieces (7/10)- Producer
- Writer
- Director
David Greenwalt was born on 16 October 1949 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Profit (1996). He has been married to Veronica Greenwalt since 16 October 2016.Episodes:
To Shanshu in L.A. (8.5/10)
Dear Boy (8.5/10)
Tomorrow (8.5/10)
There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb (8/10)
The Girl in Question (8/10)
Hearthrob (8/10)
She (7.5/10)- Director
- Producer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
David Grossman is known for Desperate Housewives (2004), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) and Adventures in Wonderland (1992). He has been married to Patricia Bunch since 14 July 2013.Episodes:
I Will Remember You (8.5/10)
Billy (8/10)
The Shroud of Rahmon (7.5/10)
Double or Nothing (7.5/10)