Mark Tinker (born January 16, 1951) is an American television producer and director. Tinker was an executive producer and regular director on the HBO original series, Deadwood. Prior to Deadwood, Tinker served as a director/producer on NYPD Blue which was co-created by Deadwood writer, David Milch. Tinker has also directed episodes of Grey's Anatomy, St. Elsewhere, Private Practice and L.A. Law. He is the son of Grant Tinker and the brother of Jo...
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Mark Tinker (born January 16, 1951) is an American television producer and director. Tinker was an executive producer and regular director on the HBO original series, Deadwood. Prior to Deadwood, Tinker served as a director/producer on NYPD Blue which was co-created by Deadwood writer, David Milch. Tinker has also directed episodes of Grey's Anatomy, St. Elsewhere, Private Practice and L.A. Law. He is the son of Grant Tinker and the brother of John Tinker, with whom he worked on St. Elsewhere. His stepmother was Mary Tyler Moore.
Tinker last collaborated with David Milch on the short-lived HBO drama series, John from Cincinnati which began airing in June, 2007. Tinker directed the pilot and served as executive producer.
Tinker born in Stamford, Connecticut and graduated from Syracuse University in 1973. Formerly married (1988-2000) to the actress and painter Kristin Harmon, he married actress Chandra West in October 2005.
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