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Kim Manners—X-Files, Supernatural director—is dead
Ain't It Cool New reported that Kim Manners, a prolific director and producer best known for directing The CW's Supernatural and 53 hours of The X-Files, died Sunday night after battling cancer.
Manners' career included Charlie's Angels, Automan, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Adventures of Brisco County Jr., MANTIS and Harsh Realm.
His last directorial effort was "Family Remains," the Jan. 15 episode of Supernatural, AICN reported.
Manners was an executive producer of The X-Files in addition to directing dozens of episodes, including the 2002 two-hour series finale, "The Truth."
Supernatural creator Eric Kripke issued this statement:
"Everyone at Supernatural is walking around in a daze, shocked and absolutely devastated. Kim was a brilliant director; more than that, he was a mentor and friend. He was one of the patriarchs of the family, and we miss him desperately. He gave so much to Supernatural, and everything we do on the show, now and forever, is in memory of him."
Among those surviving Manners is sister and longtime assistant director Tana Manners (Deadly Whispers). A brother, Kelly Manners, was a producer on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel and currently serves as a producer on the upcoming Fox series Dollhouse.
By Muldfeld at 3:46 AM ON 01/27/09
This is very shocking and sad. He seemed like a very kind, funny, and adventurous guy, and he directed probably my favorite X-Files' episodes, including the incredible "Redux II".
By Muldfeld at 3:48 AM ON 01/27/09
He also was open-minded enough to accept David Duchovny's idea of Mulder smiling upon learning of Samantha's fate in the excellent "Closure".
By Muldfeld at 3:59 AM ON 01/27/09
He also was open-minded enough to accept David Duchovny's idea of Mulder smiling upon learning of Samantha's fate in the excellent "Closure", instead of the scripted disposition of crying. Though Duchovny does the latter brilliantly (I really enjoy seeing him cry), it wouldn't have given the scene that sense of release that smiling did.
I still can't believe it. He seemed so vital. He also seemed a great deal of fun for actors, as he always seemed in a good mood and full of humor with none of the pretensions of many in the business.
By Cyaegha42 at 6:31 AM ON 01/27/09
Too many incredible minds leaving so soon... Resit In Peace, sir. You are now in good company, indeed.
By kylenin51 at 11:37 AM ON 01/27/09
According to the credits on "Family Remains", Phil Sgriccia is the director of that episode.
I believe Kim Manners' last directed episode was "Metamorphosis".
By It at 12:41 AM ON 02/07/09
As a fellow Director of supernatural subjects, i was and am a great admirer of Kim Mannners .
By Dorota at 5:04 PM ON 04/26/09
I am shocked and stunned. Rest in peace and thank you for all your wonderfull work.
By adrianthefirst at 5:31 PM ON 04/26/09
from x files to supernatural, Kim Manners was responsible for just about the best damn tv there is. I didn't know Kim but i do feel sadness and loss at his passing. Rest in peace Kim Manners and thank you
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