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name: "Michael J. Pepin"
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updated: "2026-09-17T04:29:37.786409+00:00"
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# Michael J. Pepin

Cinematographer.

## Details

- **Work:** Cinematographer
- **Active:** 2009–present
- **Also known as:** Michael Pepin, Mike Pepin, Mike Peppin

## Biography

Michael J. Pepin is a cinematographer whose credits include *Abbott Elementary* (2021–) and *Party Down* (2009). He has served as director of photography on dozens of episodes of *Abbott Elementary*, working in a mockumentary style.

Pepin began his career in unscripted television and documentaries before operating the camera on series such as *The Office* and *Parks and Recreation*. He has also worked on shows including *The Real World*, *Project Runway* and *Wilfred*.

*Sources: imdb.com, shootonline.com, tvmaze.com.*

## On Fi1m (1)

- *Abbott Elementary* (2021), Fi1m 82, Cinematography — [page](https://film.one/tv/abbott-elementary.md)

## Also credited on (not yet reviewed)

- *Party Down* (2009), Cinematography

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