Question: What year was the director of the 56th episode TV series "The Vampire Diaries" born?

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Somebody That I Used to Know (True Blood): "Somebody That I Used to Know" is the eighth episode of the fifth season of HBO's TV series True Blood, and the 56th episode of the series overall.  It was written by Mark Hudis and directed by cast member Stephen Moyer, who plays vampire Bill Compton.  The episode first aired on July 29, 2012 on HBO near the end of the season.  This episode also marks the directing debut of Moyer.

List of Urusei Yatsura episodes: Urusei Yatsura is a manga series by Rumiko Takahashi that was later adapted into an anime series.  The series was adapted by Kitty Films into a 195 episode TV series that aired from October 14, 1981 to March 19, 1986 on Fuji Television.  With the exception of episodes 10 and 11, the first 21 episodes were composed of two stories.  The series aired on October 14, 1981 with the two part episode "I'm Lum-chan the Notorious!"  / "It's Raining Oil All Over Town".  The first 106 episodes were directed by Mamoru Oshii and the remainder by Kazuo Yamazaki.  "Urusei Yatsura" concluded about five years later on March 19, 1986 with the 195th episode "All-Star Banquet!  We Are Immortal!!" .  The 194th episode "Urusei Yatsura Immediate Farewell Special - Shine!!  Planet Uru Award" is a repeat of episode 44 "After You've Gone" with a special introduction and best episode countdown before the episode.

The Ties That Bind (The Vampire Diaries): "The Ties That Bind" is the twelfth episode of the third season of The CW television series, "The Vampire Diaries" and the 56th episode of the series overall.  It originally aired on January 19, 2012.  The episode was written by Brian Young and directed by John Dahl.

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

What Lies Beneath (The Vampire Diaries): "What Lies Beneath" is the 20th episode of the fifth season of the American series "The Vampire Diaries" and the series' 109th episode overall.  "What Lies Beneath" was originally aired on May 1, 2014, on The CW.  The episode was written by Elisabeth R. Finch and Holly Brix and directed by Joshua Butler.

List of The Originals characters: "The Originals" is an American fantasy-drama television series picked up by The CW for their fall 2013 schedule, after a backdoor pilot for the series aired as an episode of The CW television series "The Vampire Diaries" in April 2013.  It is a spin-off of "The Vampire Diaries", sharing a universe with its predecessor.  It centers on three Mikaelson siblings, Klaus (Joseph Morgan), Elijah (Daniel Gillies), and Rebekah (Claire Holt), collectively known as "original vampires", or simply the "originals".  "The Originals" is set in the city of New Orleans.  It was created by Julie Plec.

The Descent (The Vampire Diaries): "The Descent" is the 12th episode of the second season of The CW television series, "The Vampire Diaries" and the 34th episode of the series overall.  It originally aired on January 27, 2011.  The episode was written by Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain and directed by Marcos Siega.

Daddy Issues (The Vampire Diaries): "Daddy Issues" is the 13th episode of the second season of The CW television series, "The Vampire Diaries" and the 35th episode of the series overall.  It originally aired on February 3, 2011.  The episode was written by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec and directed by Joshua Butler.

There Goes the Neighborhood (The Vampire Diaries): "There Goes the Neighborhood" is the 16th episode of the first season of The CW television series, "The Vampire Diaries" and the 16th episode of the series overall.  It originally aired on April 1, 2010.  The episode was written by Bryan Oh and Andrew Chambliss and directed by Kevin Bray.

Resident Evil (The Vampire Diaries): "Resident Evil" is the 18th episode of the fifth season of the American series "The Vampire Diaries" and the series' 107th episode overall.  "Resident Evil" was originally aired on April 17, 2014, on The CW.  The episode was written by Caroline Dries and Brian Young and directed by Paul Wesley.  The episode is Wesley's debut as director in the series.

Supporting paragraphs: The Ties That Bind (The Vampire Diaries) John Dahl
Answer: 1956