John Dahl

Directing • 1956-12-11 • Billings, Montana, USA

John Dahl (born 1956) is an American film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the neo-noir genre.

Known For

8.3

The Vampire Diaries

2009

8.2

Dexter

2006

8.2

Outlander

2014

8.3

Yellowstone

2018

7.8

Billions

2016

7.6

Californication

2007

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Filmography

2026
M.I.A.TV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 8.4
2026
CupertinoTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 5.7
2024
ManhuntTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 6.9
2023
Poker FaceTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2022
Super Pumped: The Battle for UberTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 7.0
2021
American RustTV
Director • 4 episodes
★ 6.9
2019
For All MankindTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 7.8
2019
EvilTV
Director • 7 episodes
★ 7.8
2019
ServantTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2018
YellowstoneTV
Director • 4 episodes
★ 8.3
2018
The Looming TowerTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 7.4
2018
For LoveFilm
Director
★ 10.0
2017
The Good DoctorTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 8.5
2017
SEAL TeamTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 8.0
2017
Marvel's Iron FistTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 6.5
2016
BillionsTV
Director • 6 episodes
★ 7.8
2015
Marvel's Jessica JonesTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2015
AquariusTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
2014
OutlanderTV
Director • 16 episodes
★ 8.2
2014
The StrainTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2014
The AffairTV
Director • 5 episodes
★ 6.7
2014
KingdomTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 6.9
2013
HannibalTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 8.3
2013
House of CardsTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 8.0
2013
The AmericansTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 7.9
2013
Ray DonovanTV
Director • 11 episodes
★ 7.5
2013
The BridgeTV
Director • 3 episodes
★ 6.6
2012
ArrowTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
2012
House of LiesTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
2011
Person of InterestTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2011
ShamelessTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 8.2
2011
HomelandTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2011
Falling SkiesTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
2011
Cooper and StoneFilm
Director
2010
The Walking DeadTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2010
JustifiedTV
Director • 4 episodes
★ 8.0
2010
CapricaTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 6.9
2010
HellcatsTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2010
TerriersTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
2009
The Vampire DiariesTV
Director • 4 episodes
★ 8.3
2009
United States of TaraTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 7.1
2009
ChanceFilm
Director
2008
Breaking BadTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 9.0
2008
True BloodTV
Director • 4 episodes
★ 7.6
2008
Fear ItselfTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
2007
CalifornicationTV
Director • 10 episodes
★ 7.6
2007
LifeTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2007
You Kill MeFilm
Director
★ 6.1
2006
DexterTV
Director • 16 episodes
★ 8.2
2005
The Great RaidFilm
Director
★ 6.6
2005
TiltTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 7.3
2004
Battlestar GalacticaTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2001
Joy RideFilm
Director
★ 6.6
1998
RoundersFilm
Director
★ 7.0
1996
UnforgettableFilm
Director
★ 5.6
1994
The Last SeductionFilm
Director
★ 6.8
1993
Red Rock WestFilm
Director
★ 6.8
1993
Fallen AngelsTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1989
Kill Me AgainFilm
Director
★ 6.1