Michael Morris (director)
Michael Morris | |
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Born | London, England |
Occupation(s) | Television director, television producer |
Years active | 1999–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
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.
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
[edit]Morris has been married to actress Mary McCormack since July 2003. They have three daughters.[3] In October 2013 he was photographed publicly kissing Smash actress Katharine McPhee. [4][5]
Filmography
[edit]Film
- To Leslie (2023)
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)
TV series
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes |
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2007-2011 | Brothers & Sisters | Yes | Yes | Directed 18 episodes; Also supervising producer of 39 episodes |
2009-2011 | In Plain Sight | Yes | No | Episodes "Don't Cry for Me Albuquerque", "A Priest Walks Into a Bar" and "Something Borrowed, Something Blew Up" |
2012 | Political Animals | Yes | No | Episode "The Woman Problem" |
2012-2013 | Smash | Yes | No | 7 episodes |
2013 | Betrayal | Yes | Co-Executive | Directed 2 episodes |
2014-2017 | Kingdom | Yes | No | 11 episodes |
2015 | The Slap | Yes | No | 3 Episodes |
2015-2017 | Halt and Catch Fire | Yes | No | Episodes "Extract and Defend", "And She Was" and "A Connection Is Made" |
2015-2016 | Bloodline | Yes | Executive | Directed 3 episodes |
2016 | Shut Eye | Yes | No | Episode "Two of Swords" |
2016-2017 | Preacher | Yes | No | Episodes "He Gone" and "Dallas" |
2017 | House of Cards | Yes | No | Episodes "Chapter 57" and "Chapter 58" |
Animal Kingdom | Yes | No | Episode "The Leopard" | |
Shameless | Yes | No | Episode "God Bless Her Rotting Soul" | |
2018 | Billions | Yes | No | Episode "Not You, Mr. Drake" |
13 Reasons Why | Yes | Consulting | Directed 4 episodes | |
2018-2022 | Better Call Saul | Yes | Executive | Episodes "Quite a Ride", "The Guy for This", "Wexler v. Goodman", "Wine and Roses" and "Fun and Games"; Nominated–Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series |
References
[edit]- ^ 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. Archived from the original on September 24, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ^ "Smash Scandal? Kat McPhee, Smash Director (Both Married) Make Out: Pics". Us Weekly. October 23, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "Michael Morris Steps Out With Wife After Katharine McPhee Scandal". Us Weekly. October 30, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2020.