Michael Pressman
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- July 1, 1950 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1951–2021 (71 Years)
- Total Credits
- 73 credits in database
Biography
Michael Pressman is an American film and television director and producer who was born on July 1, 1950, in New York City, New York. He is an alumnus of Camp Rising Sun and studied filmmaking at the California Institute of the Arts. As a director, his film credits include The Great Texas Dynamite Chase released in 1976, Doctor Detroit released in 1983, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze released in 1991, and To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday released in 1996. In television, his directing work includes episodes of Picket Fences, The Practice, The Graudian, Boston Legal, The Closer, Law and Order, Weeds, Grey's Anatomy, and other series.
Career overview
Michael Pressman is an American film and television director and producer who was born on July 1, 1950, in New York City, New York. He is an alumnus of Camp Rising Sun and studied filmmaking at the California Institute of the Arts.
Throughout his career, Pressman has directed several feature films. His filmography includes The Great Texas Dynamite Chase in 1976, Doctor Detroit in 1983, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze in 1991, and To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday in 1996.
In addition to his work in film, Pressman has directed episodes for numerous television series. His television credits include Picket Fences, The Practice, The Graudian, Boston Legal, The Closer, Law & Order, Weeds, and Grey's Anatomy, among other series.
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Full Filmography
73 titles- Becoming Helen Keller (2021) Director
- Law & Order True Crime (2017) Director
- Detours (2016) as Tom McKinnon
- Chicago Med (2015) Director
- Chicago Med (2015) Executive Producer
- Sneaky Pete (2015) Director
- Star-Crossed (2014) Director
- Elementary (2012) Director
- Unforgettable (2011) Director
- Blue Bloods (2010) Director
- In Treatment (2008) Director
- Life on Mars (2008) Director
- Cashmere Mafia (2008) Producer
- Cashmere Mafia (2008) Director
- Damages (2007) Director
- Private Practice (2007) Director
- Kidnapped (2006) Director
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) Director
- The Closer (2005) Director
- Weeds (2005) Director
- Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005) Director
- Boston Legal (2004) Director
- Mackendrick on Film (2004) as Self
- The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire (2003) Producer
- Frankie and Johnny Are Married (2003) as Michael Pressman
- Frankie and Johnny Are Married (2003) Writer
- Frankie and Johnny Are Married (2003) Director
- The Guardian (2001) as Alex Steele
- The Guardian (2001) Director
- The Guardian (2001) Executive Producer
- Boston Public (2000) Director
- The $treet (2000) Director
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) Director
- Lake Placid (1999) Producer
- A Season for Miracles (1999) Director
- To Have & to Hold (1998) Director
- Saint Maybe (1998) Director
- The Practice (1997) Director
- To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday (1996) Director
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Marvin Rosenzweig
- Chicago Hope (1994) Director
- Chicago Hope (1994) Producer
- Miracle Child (1993) Director
- Picket Fences (1992) Director
- Quicksand: No Escape (1992) Director
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) as News Manager
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) Director
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mania: Behind the Shells — The Making of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' (1991) as Himself
- Law & Order (1990) Director
- Joshua's Heart (1990) Director
- The Revenge of Al Capone (1989) as Agent
- The Revenge of Al Capone (1989) Director
- Incident at Dark River (1989) Director
- Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders (1989) Director
- Shootdown (1988) Director
- To Heal a Nation (1988) Director
- Haunted by Her Past (1987) Director
- The Christmas Gift (1986) Director
- Final Jeopardy (1985) Director
- Private Sessions (1985) Director
- And the Children Shall Lead (1985) Director
- The Impostor (1984) Director
- Doctor Detroit (1983) Director
- Some Kind of Hero (1982) Director
- Those Lips, Those Eyes (1980) Director
- Those Lips, Those Eyes (1980) Producer
- Boulevard Nights (1979) Director
- Like Mom, Like Me (1978) Director
- The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977) Director
- The Great Texas Dynamite Chase (1976) Director
- The Sound Sleeper (1973) as Passenger at Airport
- The Sound Sleeper (1973) Still Photographer
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Pressman best known for?
Michael Pressman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Detours (2016), Chicago Med (2015), Chicago Med (2015), Sneaky Pete (2015).
When and where was Michael Pressman born?
Michael Pressman was born on July 1, 1950 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Michael Pressman have?
Michael Pressman has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2021.
What is Michael Pressman's background in cinema and television?
Michael Pressman is an American film and television director and producer who was born on July 1, 1950, in New York City, New York. He is an alumnus of Camp Rising Sun and studied filmmaking at the California Institute of the Arts. As a director, his film credits include The Great Texas Dynamite Chase released in 1976,...
Michael Pressman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Marvin Rosenzweig — aged about 44
- The Guardian (2001) as Alex Steele — aged about 51
- The Revenge of Al Capone (1989) as Agent — aged about 39
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) as News Manager — aged about 41
- Detours (2016) as Tom McKinnon — aged about 66
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