CERTIFICATION FILED AS EXHIBIT 12(B) TO FORM N-CSR

Name of Issuer: THE MANAGERS FUNDS – MANAGERS SPECIAL EQUITY FUND, MANAGERS BOND FUND, MANAGERS GLOBAL INCOME & OPPORTUNITY FUND

In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR of the above-named issuer that is accompanied by this certification, the undersigned hereby certifies, to his knowledge, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the issuer.

Dated: September 4, 2012	/s/ Keitha L. Kinne
	Keitha L. Kinne
	President

CERTIFICATION FILED AS EXHIBIT 12(B) TO FORM N-CSR

Name of Issuer: THE MANAGERS FUNDS – MANAGERS SPECIAL EQUITY FUND, MANAGERS BOND FUND, MANAGERS GLOBAL INCOME & OPPORTUNITY FUND

In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR of the above-named issuer that is accompanied by this certification, the undersigned hereby certifies, to his knowledge, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the issuer.

Dated: September 4, 2012	/s/ Donald S. Rumery
	Donald S. Rumery
	Chief Financial Officer