Mark Piznarski (July 7, 1954 – April 4, 2026) was an American film and television director, and television producer.
Life and career
Piznarski was born on July 7, 1954. He was an alumnus of the University of Northern Colorado. He directed episodes of a number of television series, including Veronica Mars, Gossip Girl, 90210, NYPD Blue, Friday Night Lights, Everwood, My So-Called Life, Relativity, Crisis, Riverdale and Once and Again.
He also directed a number of television films, including Death Benefit (1996), The '60s (1999), and Soccer Moms (2005). In 2000, he directed the theatrical film Here on Earth. In 2006, he co-wrote and directed the film Looking for Sunday (2006).
Piznarski died on April 4, 2026, at the age of 71.
The Veronica Mars character Stosh "Piz" Piznarski is named as a tribute to him. He directed the first two episodes of season one.
