Michael Morris (director)
Michael Morris is an English television and film director and producer. He was the director of The Old Vic Theatre in London from 1999 to 2002, and an executive producer and director of the television drama Brothers & Sisters from 2006 to 2011.[1] He has directed episodes of Political Animals, In Plain Sight (starring his wife, actress Mary McCormack), The Slap, Bloodline, Kingdom, Halt and Catch Fire, Preacher, House of Cards, 13 Reasons Why, Shut Eye, and Better Call Saul.
Michael Morris | |
|---|---|
| Born | London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Television director, television producer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
Morris made his feature film directorial debut in 2022 with To Leslie, for which Andrea Riseborough received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.[2]
Personal life
Morris has been married to actress Mary McCormack since July 2003. They have three daughters.[3]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Contribution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2011 | Brothers & Sisters | Director/Producer/Supervising Producer | Director of 18 episodes Producer of 26 episodes Supervising Producer of 39 episodes |
| 2009 | In Plain Sight | Director | Episode: "Don't Cry for Me Albuquerque" |
| 2010 | Director | Episode: "A Priest Walks Into a Bar" | |
| 2011 | Director | Episode: "Something Borrowed, Something Blew Up" | |
| 2012 | Political Animals | Director | Television Miniseries; Episode: "The Woman Problem" |
| 2012-2013 | Smash | Director | 7 episodes |
| 2013 | Betrayal | Director/Co-Executive Producer | 2 episodes Episode: "...Except When the Bear Is Chasing You" (Co-Executive Producer) Episode: "...We're Not Going to Bailey's Harbor" |
| 2014–2017 | Kingdom | Director | 11 episodes |
| 2015 | The Slap | Director | 3 Episodes; Episode: "Anouk"/"Aisha"/"Rosie" |
| 2015 | Halt and Catch Fire | Director | Episode: "Extract and Defend" |
| 2015–2016 | Bloodline | Director/Executive Producer | Director of 3 episodes Executive Producer of 10 episodes |
| 2016 | Shut Eye | Director | Episode: "Two of Swords" |
| 2016 | Preacher | Director | Episode: "He Gone" |
| 2016 | Halt and Catch Fire | Director | Episode: "And She Was" |
| 2017 | House of Cards | Director | 2 episodes Episode: "Chapter 57"/"Chapter 58" |
| 2017 | Preacher | Director | Episode: "Dallas" |
| 2017 | Animal Kingdom | Director | Episode: "The Leopard" |
| 2017 | Halt and Catch Fire | Director | Episode: "A Connection Is Made" |
| 2017 | Shameless | Director | Episode: "God Bless Her Rotting Soul" |
| 2018 | Billions | Director | Episode: "Not You, Mr. Drake" |
| 2018 | 13 Reasons Why | Director/Consulting Producer | Director of 4 episodes Consulting Producer of 6 episodes |
| 2018–2022 | Better Call Saul | Director | 5 episodes Episode: "Quite a Ride" Episode: "The Guy For This" Episode: "Wexler v. Goodman" Episode: "Wine and Roses" Episode: "Fun and Games" Executive Producer of 13 episodes Nominated–Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series |
Film
| Year | Title | Contribution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | To Leslie | Director | Feature Directorial Debut |
References
- Kit, Borys (1 June 2010). "'Brothers & Sisters' director boards 'Gate'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- Ford, Rebecca (31 January 2023). "Emails From the Controversial To Leslie Oscar Campaign Raise Questions". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- Julie Jordan (September 11, 2011). "Mary McCormack Welcomes a Daughter". People.com. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
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