Mark Piznarski, the director behind some of television’s most memorable pilot episodes, died on April 4 at age 71. His name appeared in the “In Memoriam” section of the latest DGA Monthly, confirming his passing. A spokesperson for the Directors Guild of America confirmed the date but declined further comment.
His daughter, Lauren, told The Hollywood Reporter that the family did not want to participate in an obituary. Piznarski’s work helped define the tone of several popular series during their formative seasons.