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J. Michael Muro Biography

Birth Name:James Michael Muro

Birth Place:New York, United States

Profession Camera department, Cinematographer, Director, Writer, Actor, Producer, Sound department

Fast Facts

  • Joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2008
  • Best known as filmmaker James Cameron's go-to Steadicam operator beginning in the late '80s
  • Made his directorial debut in 1986 with "Street Trash", a low-budget horror film

Awards

  • 1987Fear Section Award-: nominated
  • 1987Silver Raven-: winner
  • 2006BAFTA Film Award-Best Cinematography: nominated
  • 2014OFTA Television Award-Best Direction in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2014Historical Shot-: winner