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Michael Jaffe Biography

Birth Name:Michael Jaffe

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Producer, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for numerous Emmys for his work on both made-for-television movies and miniseries
  • Recipient of a Christopher Award given by the Christian organization of the same name for his work on 2004's "The Brooke Ellison Story"
  • Graduated with a bachelor's degree from Yankton College before receiving a master's of fine arts from Cornell University
  • Is the son of actress Jean Muir and AFTRA attorney, Henry Jaffe
  • After years of working in Hollywood, he established his own production company, Jaffe/Braunstein Films that was bought by ITV in 2007
  • Has stated that the 2001 A&E drama "A Nero Wolfe Mystery" was one of his favorite projects

Awards

  • 2003Christopher Award-Television & Cable: winner
  • 2004Christopher Award-: winner
  • 2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries: nominated
  • 2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Made for Television Movie: nominated