Michael Seitzman
Michael Seitzman (born November 1, 1977) is an American writer, producer and film director best known for film North Country. He launched his production company Maniac Productions in 2017. He most recently signed a TV deal with Blumhouse Productions.
Michael Seitzman

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- Name
- Michael Seitzman
- Born
- 1 November 1977
- Birthplace
- Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Spouse
- Ellen Rapoport
- Occupation
- Writer, producer, film director
- Nationality
- United States
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Michael Seitzman, recorded as a screenwriter and director, was born on 1 November 1967 in Newark, New Jersey.
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• Name — Michael Seitzman • Born — 1 November 1977 • Birthplace — Newark, New Jersey, USA • Years Active — 1997–present • Spouse — Ellen Rapoport • Website — maniac.la • Occupation — Writer, producer, film director
Producer
Producer
• Farmer & Chase (1997) • House Rules (2009) (TV) • Empire State (2009) (TV) • Americana (2012) (TV pilot) • Intelligence (2013) • Code Black (2015) • Quantico (2018) • The Rainmaker (2025) • Book of Enchantments (TBA) • Nego Boy (TBA)
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Director
• Farmer & Chase (1997)
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Michael Seitzman was born at Newark.
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• Farmer & Chase (1997) • Here on Earth (2000) • North Country (2005) • House Rules (2009) (TV) • Empire State (2009) (TV) • The Sparrow (2012) (TV) • Americana (2012) (TV series) • Intelligence (2013) • Code Black (2015) • Quantico (2018) • The Rainmaker (2025) • Book of Enchantments (TBA)
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