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Don Mischer

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Don Mischer

Born March 5, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas, USADied April 11, 202534 films

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.

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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.

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Filmography

34 films as director
  1. 2018Mickey's 90th SpectacularDirector
  2. 2012Eddie Murphy: One Night OnlyDirector
  3. 2009We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln MemorialDirector
  4. 2007James Taylor | One Man BandDirector
  5. 2001Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in ConcertDirector
  6. 1998Sonny & Me: Cher RemembersDirector
  7. 1997HIStory on Film, Volume IIDirector
  8. 1996Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening CeremonyDirector
  9. 1992The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!Director
  10. 1992Euro Disney : L'OuvertureDirector
  11. 1992The Grand Opening of Euro DisneylandDirector
  12. 1991The Best of Disney: 50 Years of MagicDirector
  13. 1990The Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonDirector
  14. 1988Willie Nelson, Texas StyleDirector
  15. 1987The Pointer Sisters: Up All NiteDirector
  16. 1986Barbara Mandrell's Christmas: A Family ReunionDirector
  17. 1986Liza in LondonDirector
  18. 1986Nell Carter... Never Too Old to DreamDirector
  19. 1985The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be ThereDirector
  20. 1985The Shirley MacLaine ShowDirector
  21. 1985Motown Returns to the ApolloDirector
  22. 1984Lynda Carter: Body and SoulDirector
  23. 1983Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, ForeverDirector
  24. 1983An Evening with Robin WilliamsDirector
  25. 1982Shirley MacLaine... IllusionsDirector
  26. 1982Ain't Misbehavin'Director
  27. 1982Baryshnikov in HollywoodDirector
  28. 1981The Best of TimesDirector
  29. 1980The Cheryl Ladd Special: SouvenirsDirector
  30. 1980Goldie and Liza TogetherDirector
  31. 1980The Donna Summer SpecialDirector
  32. 1979The 3rd Barry Manilow SpecialDirector
  33. 1978The Goldie Hawn SpecialDirector
  34. 1974Eagles: The Broadcast CollectionDirector