J. Michael Muro

James Michael Muro, Jr. (born October 12, 1964) is an American cinematographer and director.

Career In 1987, Muro made his directorial debut with the horror film Street Trash.

From 1989-1997, Muro was a Steadicam operator for James Cameron's films The Abyss, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, True Lies, and Titanic and Kevin Costner's Dances with Wolves.

In 2002, Muro was director of photography on Costner's Open Range.

Kevin is always saying, “Jimmy, go back to the script as you’re setting this shot up and make sure we’re doing classic, iconic frames.” - Muro

In 2024, Muro was director of photography on Costner's Horizon: An American Saga.

Personal life Muro's father was the owner of Statewide Auto Parts, a now-defunct junkyard located at 1256 Grand Street, Brooklyn, New York City.

Muro tailored the script for Street Trash, including a junkyard dance sequence, to make use of a Brooklyn based wrecking yard and adjacent warehouse belonging to his father.

Filmography Cinematographer Film

Television Year Title Director Notes 2007 The Black Donnellys Paul Haggis Episode "Pilot" 2009-2013 Southland Christopher ChulackNelson McCormickFélix Enríquez AlcaláHimselfAllison Anders 28 episodes 2010 Detroit 1-8-7 Jeffrey Nachmanoff Episode "Pilot" 2011 Shameless Mark MylodJohn WellsStephen Hopkins Episodes "Pilot", "Frank the Plank" and "Aunt Ginger" 2012-2017 Longmire 20 episodes 2015 The Brink 7 episodes 2017-2022 SEAL Team 47 episodes 2025 Dexter: Original Sin Monica Raymund Episodes "The Big Bad Body Problem" and "Business and Pleasure"

Director Film Street Trash (1987)

Television

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Title Result1987 Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival Silver RavenStreet Trash Avoriaz International Fantastic Film Festival Fear Section Award 2004 BAFTA Awards Best Cinematography Crash