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Dan Filie Obituary
January 28, 1954 - January 18, 2011
Writer/Producer and television development executive Dan Filie (56) died unexpectedly Thursday evening, January 13, 2011 at his home in Studio City, CA. During the course of his career he was Director of Current Drama for NBC and Senior Vice-President for Drama Development at Universal Television where he was responsible for the creation of many TV shows; most notably the hit TV series "Hercules", and "Xena: Warrior Princess".
More recently, he wrote and produced the screenplay for the feature film "Frankenhood", a horror- comedy spoof, as well as co-writing (Patricia Wells) the script "Old Wounds" for the series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand".
He is survived by his devoted brother Nick Filie (60) of Anaheim Hills, California and his beloved son Steven Filie (21) of Thousand Oaks, California. His sharp wit, winning charm, and laughter will be sorely missed by all those who knew him and love him.
Services will be held on Tuesday January 18 at Forest Lawn, The Old North Church, Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA. Viewing: 4:30PM-5:00PM. Service: 5:00PM-6:00PM. Following the service there will be a reception at the home of the Zamoras at 22730 Hartland St. West Hills, CA 91307. 818-667-8342. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to St. Judes Children Hospital.
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Barbara Kilian
May 3, 2011
Stevie, My heart goes out to you, your Uncle Nick and your cousin Laura--the CA family I know best. I will never forget when your dad brought you and Laura out for my youngest daughter's wedding--you couldn't have been more than 3. He opened up the shoebox containing your new "wedding" shoes and the clerk had put in 2 left shoes! You came in your sneakers and were perfectly adorable. Your dad handled it with his usual humor and aplomb. Love, your cousin Barbara
Lynda Bernstein
February 7, 2011
I knew Dan from way back and have very fond memories of him. I was very sad to hear of his passing and my heart goes out to all of his family and friends.
john malec
February 2, 2011
Knew this very good and humerous person briefly and will miss him
Lorie Smith Schaefer
January 25, 2011
So sorry to hear this news. I knew Dan and his family back in Placentia. A story his mom used to tell was about when big brother Nick went off to kindergarten, a bereft little Dan asked, "but what will I use for a brother?"
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Sallie Doebler
January 21, 2011
I graduated from high school with Dan in Placentia, CA... he was one of the nicest guys around, and even then, we knew he would go on to great things. I'm so sorry for your loss, and my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Cindy Borgeson
January 19, 2011
I had the privilege of working for Dan at Universal. He was lovely to work for, kept us entertained with his wonderful sense of humor and always had a kind word. He was especially helpful when I was going through my divorce and offered great advice; when I met my current husband, he was delighted and attended our wedding. He will always have a special place in my heart and my prayers go out to his son and family.
Judy Ranan
January 19, 2011
Steven,
Your Dad was just the sweetest man in the world. I worked for him at NBC in current drama and drama development. He was an exceptional teacher and knew how to separate the good from the bad in everything he did. He taught me so much about tv series and working with those wacky tv people. He is already sorely missed. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Steve Bennett
January 19, 2011
I was so sad to see his obituary in the Times yesterday. I knew Dan back before he became a TV exec--in the late 70s/early 80s at ASI/Preview House. We were good friends back then, and we had shared a wacky sense of humor and I will always remember that and his friendship.
Dan, although we hadn't seen each other for a long time, I always felt comforted knowing you were in the area. I will miss you, old friend. May God bless you for you touched a lot of lives.
January 18, 2011
I met Dan 25 years ago at NBC when I first came to Los Angeles as an intern through ATAS. He was incredibly kind and caring. His words of encouragement haved stayed with me over the years. He was an exceptional person- humorous, intelligent and didn't take himself too seriously. Anyone who met him was a better person for it. He will be missed.
January 18, 2011
Dan was a really wonderful man. I feel very fortunate to have known and worked with him. I will miss his kindness, generosity, and good humor. God Bless and God Speed, Dan
January 18, 2011
I had the pleasure of working for Dan while at NBC and I always admired him. He was a smart man and a very sweet man and I would think of him from time to time, always fondly, wondering how he was. It was a terrible shock to learn of his passing and I send my sincere condolences to his entire family.
Kathy Farrell (Los Angeles)
January 18, 2011
To Steven and his family,
You have our families deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. May God's love surround you in the days ahead.
Our sincere condolences,
The O'Neill family, Tim, Dayna, Eryn, Raegan and Ross
Teresa Rowlee
January 18, 2011
I worked with Dan on Hercules and Xena. I always found his wit and kindness to be extra-ordinary. I would often run into him up on Fryman Canyon and it was always a delight to stop and catch up with each others lives. He was a good man, and this is not only a loss to an industry, but a huge loss to his family and friends. May he rest in peace. Teresa Rowlee
Morgan Gendel
January 17, 2011
Working under Dan at NBC was my first show-biz job. On my first day he said, "Don't judge writers too quickly and be careful what you say about them -- one wrong word can ruin their career." Later, when I turned writer, I could only wish there were more like Dan. He was a true gentleman.
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