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Originally from New York City, Michael is a Los Angeles based director of photography & has enjoyed an extensive career in television and features. Soon after completing NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Michael started his career at NBC in NY. He went on to work on numerous shows, & after completing 2 seasons of Saturday Night Live, he left NBC to ...
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Cinematographer (49 credits)
Cinematographer (49 credits)
The Neighborhood
(TV Series) (co-cinematographer - 1 episode, 2021) (director of photography - 1 episode, 2021)
- Welcome to the Hero
(2021)
... (co-cinematographer)
- Welcome to the Motorcycle
(2021)
... (director of photography)
2020-2021
Side Hustle
(TV Series) (director of photography - 8 episodes)
- Dog WedDING!
(2021)
... (director of photography)
- The Kid-Ding Dongs
(2021)
... (director of photography)
- Milkshake Suckdown
(2020)
... (director of photography)
- Friendiversary
(2020)
... (director of photography)
- Trashy Jobs
(2020)
... (director of photography)
All That
(TV Series short) (1 episode, 2020) (director of photography - 28 episodes, 2019 - 2020)
- Episode 1128
(2020)
- Episode 1127
(2020)
... (director of photography)
- Episode #11.27
(2020)
... (director of photography)
- Episode 1126
(2020)
... (director of photography)
- Episode #11.25
(2020)
... (director of photography)
2018
9JKL
(TV Series) (director of photography - 1 episode)
- Stalker Status
(2018)
... (director of photography)
2015-2017
Mutt & Stuff
(TV Series) (director of photography - 44 episodes)
- Choo Choo Trouble!
(2017)
... (director of photography)
- Doggy Safari!
(2017)
... (director of photography)
- Dog Submarine!
(2017)
... (director of photography)
- The Dog Boat!
(2017)
... (director of photography)
- Twin Day!
(2017)
... (director of photography)
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
(TV Series) (6 episodes, 2017) (director of photography - 1 episode, 2016)
- The Treasure of Sigmund's Madre
(2017)
- Sigmund And The Sand Castle Contest
(2017)
- The Squid Stays in The Picture
(2017)
- Robyn Has A Gift
(2017)
- Dibs
(2017)
2015-2016
Bella and the Bulldogs
(TV Series) (director of photography - 39 episodes)
- Biggest. Game. Ever.
(2016)
... (director of photography)
- Oh, Baby, It's the Playoffs
(2016)
... (director of photography)
- Tailgating
(2016)
... (director of photography)
- Doggone Record Breaker
(2016)
... (director of photography)
- Bella in the Spotlight
(2016)
... (director of photography)
2015
Girl Meets World
(TV Series) (director of photography - 5 episodes)
- Girl Meets the Tell-Tale-Tot
(2015)
... (director of photography)
- Girl Meets Mr. Squirrels
(2015)
... (director of photography)
- Girl Meets Pluto
(2015)
... (director of photography)
- Girl Meets the Secret of Life
(2015)
... (director of photography)
- Girl Meets Gravity
(2015)
... (director of photography)
2013-2014
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
(TV Series) (director of photography - 5 episodes)
- No Going Back
(2014)
... (director of photography)
- Trent Gets Schooled
(2014)
... (director of photography)
- Prank You Very Much
(2013)
... (director of photography)
- My Little Brother
(2013)
... (director of photography)
- The Bionic 500
(2013)
... (director of photography)
2014
Party Park
(TV Series) (director of photography - 1 episode)
- Pilot
(2014)
... (director of photography)
Jessie
(TV Series) (1 episode, 2013) (director of photography - 1 episode, 2013)
- Ghost Bummers
(2013)
... (uncredited)
- G.I. Jessie
(2013)
... (director of photography)
2011
The Fresh Beat Band
(TV Series) (director of photography - 7 episodes)
- Hoop Dreams
(2011)
... (director of photography)
- Pink Swan
(2011)
... (director of photography)
- Chimps in Charge
(2011)
... (director of photography)
- Rock Star
(2011)
... (director of photography)
- Fresh Bots
(2011)
... (director of photography)
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
(TV Series) (7 episodes, 2010 - 2011) (director of photography - 5 episodes, 2010 - 2011)
- Episode #2.6
(2011)
- Episode #2.5
(2011)
- Episode #2.4
(2011)
- Episode #2.3
(2011)
- Episode #2.2
(2011)
... (director of photography)
2010
True Jackson, VP
(TV Series) (director of photography - 1 episode)
- Heatwave
(2010)
... (director of photography)
Faux Baby
(TV Series) (4 episodes, 2008) (director of photography - 2 episodes, 2008)
- Valley of the Fauxs
(2008)
- Super Dad
(2008)
... (director of photography)
- The Boob Ultimatum
(2008)
- There Will Be Milk
(2008)
- Bringing Up Faux Baby
(2008)
2006-2008
Hannah Montana
(TV Series) (director of photography - 11 episodes)
- The Test of My Love
(2008)
... (director of photography)
- The Way We Almost Weren't
(2008)
... (director of photography)
- Smells Like Teen Sellout
(2007)
... (director of photography)
- You're So Vain, You Probably Think This Zit Is About You
(2006)
... (director of photography)
- Oops! I Meddled Again
(2006)
... (director of photography)
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
(TV Series) (7 episodes, 2006 - 2007) (director of photography - 1 episode, 2006)
- Lost in Translation
(2006)
... (director of photography)
- Ask Zack
(2006)
- Boston Tea Party
(2006)
- Going for the Gold
(2006)
2006
Cake
(TV Series short) (13 episodes)
- Second Hand Woes
(2006)
- Snack Attack
(2006)
- Flopportunity
(2006)
- Trump-IT
(2006)
- A Cake Walk
(2006)
That's So Raven
(TV Series) (2 episodes, 2006) (director of photography - 1 episode, 2006)
- When 6021 Met 4267
(2006)
- Sister Act
(2006)
- Be Prepared
(2006)
... (director of photography)
1996
Family Matters
(TV Series) (director of photography - 1 episode)
- It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
(1996)
... (director of photography)
Great Performances
(TV Series) (1 episode, 1992) (director of photography - 1 episode, 1990)
- A Bowl of Beings
(1992)
- Hamlet
(1990)
... (director of photography)
1990
The Ben Stiller Show
(TV Series) (director of photography - 4 episodes)
- Episode #1.5
(1990)
... (director of photography)
- Episode #1.4
(1990)
... (director of photography)
- Episode #1.3
(1990)
... (director of photography)
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... (director of photography)
1989-1990
Unplugged
(TV Series documentary) (director of photography - 2 episodes)
- The Smithereens and Graham Parker
(1990)
... (director of photography)
- Squeeze, Syd Straw & Jules Shear
(1989)
... (director of photography)
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Camera and Electrical Department (23 credits)
Camera and Electrical Department (23 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
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Producer (3 credits)
Producer (3 credits)
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Self (1 credit)
Self (1 credit)