Michael W. Watkins
Biography
Michael W. Watkins is an American film and television director, producer, and cinematographer. He is known for his extensive work in television, where he has directed episodes of numerous popular drama, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy series.
Career
Watkins began his career working in film production and cinematography before moving into directing. His experience behind the camera helped establish his visual approach and led to opportunities in both feature films and television.
As a director, he has worked on a wide range of television productions, including episodes of The X-Files, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Numb3rs, Supernatural, Lost, Prison Break, Burn Notice, Dexter, The Mentalist, Criminal Minds, and NCIS.
He has also directed television movies and worked as a producer on various productions. His career demonstrates considerable versatility, moving between science fiction, mystery, crime, action, thriller, and drama.
