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Don Mischer

Don Mischer

Director · Born 1940-03-05 · San Antonio, Texas, USA

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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.

Directed

  1. Murder, She Wrote (1984) — Director
  2. HIStory on Film, Volume II (1997) — Director
  3. An Evening with Robin Williams (1983) — Director
  4. The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990) — Director
  5. Taylor Swift: Journey to Fearless (2010) — Director
  6. Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert (2001) — Director
  7. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) — Director
  8. The Best of Times (1981) — Director
  9. Eddie Murphy: One Night Only (2012) — Director
  10. The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic (1991) — Director
  11. We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009) — Director
  12. The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite (1987) — Director
  13. Mickey’s 90th Spectacular (2018) — Director
  14. Ain't Misbehavin' (1982) — Director
  15. Shirley MacLaine... Illusions (1982) — Director
  16. Goldie and Liza Together (1980) — Director
  17. The 3rd Barry Manilow Special (1979) — Director
  18. The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland (1992) — Director
  19. Normal Life (1990) — Director
  20. Euro Disney : L'Ouverture (1992) — Director
  21. Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers (1998) — Director
  22. The Wayne Brady Show (2001) — Director
  23. The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live! (1992) — Director
  24. The Donna Summer Special (1980) — Director
  25. Lynda Carter: Body and Soul (1984) — Director
  26. The Goldie Hawn Special (1978) — Director
  27. The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs (1980) — Director
  28. Dolly (1987) — Director
  29. Liza in London (1986) — Director
  30. Eagles: The Broadcast Collection (1974) — Director
  31. The Shirley MacLaine Show (1985) — Director
  32. James Taylor | One Man Band (2007) — Director
  33. Baryshnikov in Hollywood (1982) — Director
  34. Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony (1996) — Director
  35. The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985) — Director
  36. Barbara Mandrell's Christmas: A Family Reunion (1986) — Director
  37. Willie Nelson, Texas Style (1988) — Director