
Don Mischer
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1940-03-05
Day of Death
2025-04-11 (85 years old)
Place of Birth
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Don Mischer
Biography
Donald Leo Mischer (March 5, 1940 – April 11, 2025) was an American producer and director of television and live events, and president of Don Mischer Productions.
As a producer/director, his credits include the Oscars, We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, the Kennedy Center Honors, the 100th anniversary of Carnegie Hall, Motown 25, the Super Bowl Halftime Shows (Michael Jackson, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen), the Democratic National Convention, and the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2002 Winter Olympics. Mischer has also produced specials with Beyoncé, Bono, Prince, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Springsteen, James Taylor, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Garth Brooks, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Barbra Streisand, Cher, Yo Yo Ma, and Morgan Freeman, among others.
Known For
Crew
(2018)
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
Director
(2012)
FOX 25th Anniversary Special
Executive Producer
(2012)
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Director
(2009)
(2007)
James Taylor | One Man Band
Producer, Director
(2001)
Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert
Director, Producer
(1998)
Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers
Director
(1997)
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Director, Producer
(1992)
(1992)
Euro Disney : L'Ouverture
Director
(1991)
(1990)
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Director
(1988)
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Executive Producer
(1987)
The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite
Producer, Director
(1986)
Liza in London
Director, Producer
(1985)
The Shirley MacLaine Show
Director
(1984)
Lynda Carter: Body and Soul
Director, Executive Producer
(1983)
An Evening with Robin Williams
Director
(1983)
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Producer, Director
(1982)
Ain't Misbehavin'
Director
(1982)
Shirley MacLaine... Illusions
Director
(1982)
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
Producer, Director
(1981)
The Best of Times
Director, Producer
(1980)
The Donna Summer Special
Director
(1980)
Goldie and Liza Together
Director
(1980)
(1979)
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special
Director
(1978)
The Goldie Hawn Special
Director
(1974)
Eagles: The Broadcast Collection
Director