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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
  • It's Garry Shandling's Show
  • Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II
  • Timeless: Live in Concert
  • The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

Don Mischer Filmography

2018
2013
2012
2012
2011
2010
2009
2009
2007
2005
2002
2001
1998
1997
1993
1991
1990
1990
1987
Dolly (TV Series)
1986
1986
1986
1986
1985
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
Laugh-In (TV Series)
1975
1973
1972
BBC In Concert (TV Series)
1971
Great Performances (TV Series)
1971

2019
The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards · as Executive Producer
2018
Mickey's 90th Spectacular · as Executive Producer
2017
2017
2016
The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Executive Producer
2016
2015
The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Executive Producer
2015
2014
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Executive Producer
2014
Don Rickles: One Night Only · as Executive Producer
2013
2013 Billboard Music Awards · as Executive Producer
2012
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only · as Executive Producer
2012
The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Executive Producer
2012
The 2012 Billboard Music Awards · as Executive Producer
2012
FOX 25th Anniversary Special · as Executive Producer
2012
2011
The 2011 Comedy Awards · as Executive Producer
2011
2010
The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards · as Executive Producer
2009
The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards · as Executive Producer
2009
2009
2007
Movies Rock · as Executive Producer
2005
Super Bowl XXXIX Pre-Game Show · as Executive Producer
2004
The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Executive Producer
2004
2004 Taurus World Stunt Awards · as Executive Producer
2003
The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Executive Producer
2003
2003 ABC World Stunt Awards · as Executive Producer
2003
2003
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration · as Executive Producer
2002
2002 ABC World Stunt Awards · as Executive Producer
2002
XIX Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony · as Executive Producer
2001
2001
The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Executive Producer
2001
2000
1999
1999
The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Executive Producer
1998
1998
Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers · as Executive Producer
1998
1998
1997
1997
1996
1996
1995
1995
1994
1994
1993
1993
1993
1993
Super Bowl XXVII Halftime Show · as Executive Producer
1991
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic · as Executive Producer
1990
1990
1988
The 42nd Annual Tony Awards · as Executive Producer
1987
Dolly (TV Series)
1986
1986
1985
1985
1985
1983
1982
1982
1981
1980
1978
1971
Great Performances (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1956
Tony Awards (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1953
The Academy Awards (TV Series)

2018
Quincy · as Self
1999
The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Audience Member
1994
1993
1987
The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Winner & Nominee
1983
The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Winner & Nominee
1981
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self
1981
The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Winner & Nominee

2015
In Their Own Words (2015) (TV Series) · as Director

2011
The 2011 Billboard Music Awards · as Co-Executive Producer
2008
Super Bowl XLII · as Producer: Halftime Show

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