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Don Mischer

Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, Additional Credits
Born March 5, 1940Died April 11, 2025 (85 years)
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

  • The Oscars
  • Murder, She Wrote
  • The 84th Annual Academy Awards
  • The 83rd Annual Academy Awards
  • An Evening with Robin Williams
  • Taylor Swift: Journey to Fearless
  • Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
  • It's Garry Shandling's Show
  • Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II
  • The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
  • Timeless: Live in Concert
  • Ain't Misbehavin'

Filmography

2018
2013
2012
2012
2011
2010
2009
2009
2007
2007
2005
2002
2001
1998
1997
1993
1991
1990
1990
1987
Dolly (TV Series)
1986
1986
1986
1986
1985
1985
1985
1984
1984
Murder, She Wrote (TV Series)
1983
1983
1983
1982
1982
1982
1982
1981
1981
1980
1980
1980
1979
1978
1977
1977
Laugh-In (TV Series)
1975
1973
1972
BBC In Concert (TV Series)
1971
Great Performances (TV Series)
1971

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