Michael Uppendahl

Known For: Directing
Active Years: 2005–2026 (22 Years)
Total Credits: 41 credits in database

Directing 41 credits

Biography

Michael Uppendahl works in directing. Archytele tracks 41 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

2026

The Beauty · Executive ProducerThe Beauty · DirectorThe Shards · Executive Producer

2025

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox · Executive ProducerThe Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox · Director

2024

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story · DirectorThe Decameron · Executive ProducerThe Decameron · DirectorAmerican Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez · Director

2023

Mayfair Witches · DirectorMayfair Witches · Executive Producer

2022

Candy · DirectorCandy · Executive Producer

2020

Hunters · DirectorRatched · DirectorHollywood · DirectorAdam · Director

2019

The Hot Zone · Executive ProducerThe Hot Zone · Director

2018

Castle Rock · DirectorCastle Rock · Co-Executive Producer

2017

Legion · Director

2016

American Crime Story · Executive ProducerAmerican Crime Story · DirectorWaffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls · Director

2015

Marvel's Daredevil · DirectorFear the Walking Dead · DirectorScream Queens · Director

2014

Fargo · DirectorTURN: Washington's Spies · DirectorManhattan · DirectorThe Lion's Mouth Opens

2013

Ray Donovan · DirectorAre You Here

2011

Shameless · DirectorAmerican Horror Story · DirectorAmerican Horror Story: Murder House · Director

2010

The Walking Dead · Director

2009

Glee · Director

2007

Mad Men · Director

2005

Weeds · Director

Full Filmography

41 titles

The Beauty (2026) Executive Producer
The Beauty (2026) Director
The Shards (2026) Executive Producer
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (2025) Executive Producer
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (2025) Director
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024) Director
The Decameron (2024) Executive Producer
The Decameron (2024) Director
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American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez (2024) Director
Mayfair Witches (2023) Director
Mayfair Witches (2023) Executive Producer
Candy (2022) Director
Candy (2022) Executive Producer
Hunters (2020) Director
Ratched (2020) Director
Hollywood (2020) Director
Adam (2020) Director
The Hot Zone (2019) Executive Producer
The Hot Zone (2019) Director
Castle Rock (2018) Director
Castle Rock (2018) Co-Executive Producer
Legion (2017) Director
American Crime Story (2016) Executive Producer
American Crime Story (2016) Director
Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls (2016) Director
Marvel's Daredevil (2015) Director
Fear the Walking Dead (2015) Director
Scream Queens (2015) Director
Fargo (2014) Director
TURN: Washington's Spies (2014) Director
Manhattan (2014) Director
The Lion's Mouth Opens (2014)
Ray Donovan (2013) Director
Are You Here (2013) as Officier Norbey
Shameless (2011) Director
American Horror Story (2011) Director
American Horror Story: Murder House (2011) Director
The Walking Dead (2010) Director
Glee (2009) Director
Mad Men (2007) Director
Weeds (2005) Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Michael Uppendahl best known for?

Michael Uppendahl is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Beauty (2026), The Beauty (2026), The Shards (2026), The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (2025).

How many credits does Michael Uppendahl have?

Michael Uppendahl has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2026.

What is Michael Uppendahl's background in cinema and television?

Michael Uppendahl is an American television and film director. He is well known for his work on the AMC period drama Mad Men; FX's horror anthology series American Horror Story, and Marvel's Legion; and the Fox musical/dramedy Glee. His first television credit came from directing 4 episodes of the CBS sitcom Becker, ...