Michael A. Allowitz

Michael A. Allowitz (born 1964) is an American television director and producer. He is well known for his work on The CW's The Vampire Diaries and The Originals.

Michael A. Allowitz
Born	1964 (age 60–61) United States
Other names	Michael Allowitz Mike Allowitz
Occupation(s)	Television director, producer
Years active	1988–present
Spouse	Natalie Karp
Children	3

Career

He was an assistant director on films such as The Prom (1992), Saints and Sinner, Slums of Beverly Hills, Cruel Intentions, and Bring It On Again. He was first assistant director on TV series such as The Comeback, In Treatment. He directed 11 episodes of The Vampire Diaries such as "Christmas Through Your Eyes". He also served as director on The Originals, Containment, Freakish and The Flash.^[1][2] From 2017 – 2021 he has directed 11 episodes of Dynasty.