Michael Miner

Michael Miner
OccupationsFilm director, screenwriter
Years active1979–present

Michael Miner is an American film director and screenwriter.[1] He is best known for co-writing the 1987 film RoboCop.[2][3] Along with Edward Neumeier, he co-created the characters Officer Alex Murphy/RoboCop and ED-209 in the film.[1]: 636 

In 1989, Miner directed and wrote the science fiction film Deadly Weapon, starring Rodney Eastman,[4] and in 1999, he directed the drama film The Book of Stars, starring Mary Stuart Masterson and Jena Malone.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Fischer, Dennis (July 2011). Science Fiction Film Directors, 1895-1998. McFarland. p. 634. ISBN 9780786460915 – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ Goodman, Walter (August 17, 1987). "Film" 'Robocop,' Police Drama With Peter Weller". The New York Times. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ "'Robocop' is filled with action, wit". The Grand Rapids Press. Grand Rapids, Michigan. July 20, 1987. p. 36. Retrieved June 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. ↑ Young, R. G. (April 2000). The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film: Ali Baba to the Zombies. Bloomsbury Academic. p. 142. ISBN 9781557832696 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ Koehler, Robert (July 16, 2001). "The Book of Stars". Variety. Retrieved August 22, 2026.