Michael Uppendahl

Michael Uppendahl is an American television and film director.

He is well known for his work on the AMC period drama Mad Men; the FX shows American Horror Story, Fargo, and Legion; and the Fox musical/dramedy Glee.

Career His first television credit came from directing 4 episodes of the CBS sitcom Becker, from 2003 to 2004. He wrote, directed and produced the 2009 short film A Hundred & Forty-Six Questions, starring Jamie Anne Allman.

Since 2008, Uppendahl has directed 7 episodes of the AMC drama Mad Men, for which he has received critical acclaim. The film was later renamed Adam and released in 2020.

Uppendahl served as co-executive producer and director on the first season of Marvels Legion; which aired on FX. The series centers on David Haller, possibly the most powerful mutant on the planet.

Uppendahl also worked on the video game L.A. Noire, where he served as the director for the game's cutscenes.

Filmography Television credits