Danny Leiner: Danny Leiner. Director: Dude, Where's My Car?. Danny Leiner was born on 13 May 1961 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for Dude, Where's My Car? (2000), Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) and The Great New Wonderful (2005). He was married to Margaret Mendelson. He died on 18 October 2018 in Los Angeles, California, USA.