Michael Gershman (director)

Michael Edward Gershman (June 17, 1944 – March 10, 2018) was an American cinematographer and television director.

Michael Gershman
Born
Michael Edward Gershman

(1944-06-17)June 17, 1944
DiedMarch 10, 2018(2018-03-10) (aged 73)
OccupationCinematographer, television director
Years active1969–2003

He was born on June 17, 1944, to Edward Gershman, a TV producer and his wife, Norine. He was raised in St. Louis. Soon after graduation from Ladue Horton Watkins High School, Gershman moved to Los Angeles.[1][2]

He is best known for his work on the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Gershman made his directorial debut in the series with the episode "Passion". He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2000 for "Outstanding Cinematography for a Single Camera Series" for his work on the episode "Hush".[3] He also served as a director and cinematographer for the series Crossing Jordan. Gershman spent more than forty years working as a cinematographer and camera operator in motion pictures. Among the films he worked on are The Deer Hunter, Heaven's Gate, Midnight Run and We Were Soldiers.[4] He died in Malibu, California at the age of 73, on March 10, 2018.[5]

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