Michael Trim (television producer)
Michael Trim is a cinematographer, director, and producer. He is best known for his works on Weeds, Parks and Recreation, and Orange Is the New Black.
Michael Trim | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 |
| Education | Juniata College |
| Occupation | Cinematographer Television director Television producer |
In 2010, Trim won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Half-Hour Series for episode "A Modest Proposal" of the television series Weeds.
Early life
Michael graduated from Juniata College in central Pennsylvania in 1976, and returned there to speak in 2011. He returned again to deliver the commencement address for the class of 2019 and receive an honorary doctorate for his achievements.[1]
Career
Trim worked as director of photography for:
- 4 episodes of 30 Rock.
- 13 episodes of Cavemen.
- 50 episodes of Weeds.
- 34 episodes of Parks and Recreation.
He has worked in some producer capacity for:
- 36 episodes of Weeds.
- The entire first season of Orange Is the New Black (13 episodes) and part of the second season.
Trim has directed:
- 1 episode of Man Up!.
- 4 episodes of Parks and Recreation.
- 18 episodes of Weeds.
- 7 episodes of Orange Is the New Black.
- 1 episode of 68 Whiskey.
He has also worked in various other capacities, including production assistant, electrician, best boy, gaffer, cinematography. His initial interest in entertainment was in lighting.
References
- I am a member of that graduating class