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Born on July 1, 1974 in Hammersmith, United Kingdom, Miguel Sapochnik is a film director and executive producer. Miguel Sapochnik is 52 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (2016). Credited works include Finch.
My Take
Sapochnik is the kind of director I find myself rooting for: a former storyboard artist who learned to think in images before he ever called action. That foundation shows. When Game of Thrones needed someone to make chaos legible, to turn mud, smoke and panic into something an audience could actually follow, he was the safe pair of hands, and the 2016 Emmy proves it. What interests me most is his range. The man who staged enormous battles also delivered the quiet melancholy of Finch. I tend to trust filmmakers who can swing between spectacle and stillness, and he clearly can. A craftsman worth watching.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Miguel Sapochnik
- Name (Japanese)
- ミゲル・サポチニク
- Reading
- みげる・さぽちにく
- Born
- July 1, 1974 (age 52)
- Origin
- Hammersmith, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- film director / executive producer / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Finch |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Miguel Sapochnik born?
Miguel Sapochnik was born on July 1, 1974 and is 52 years old.
Where is Miguel Sapochnik from?
Miguel Sapochnik is from Hammersmith, United Kingdom.
What does Miguel Sapochnik do?
Miguel Sapochnik works as film director, executive producer, director.
What is Miguel Sapochnik known for?
Miguel Sapochnik's notable works include Finch.
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