Don Mischer

Directing·Mar 5, 1940·San Antonio, Texas, USA

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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.

Film	Credit
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular2018 · Director	Director
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only2012 · Director	Director
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial2009 · Director	Director
James Taylor \| One Man Band2007 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert2001 · Producer, Director	Producer, Director
SSonny & Me: Cher Remembers1998 · Director	Director
HIStory on Film, Volume II1997 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony1996 · Director	Director
BBob Hope: The First 90 Years1993 · Producer	Producer
The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!1992 · Director	Director
Euro Disney : L'Ouverture1992 · Director	Director
The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland1992 · Director	Director
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic1991 · Director	Director
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson1990 · Director	Director
Willie Nelson, Texas Style1988 · Director, Producer, Writer	Director, Producer, Writer
TThe Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite1987 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
Barbara Mandrell's Christmas: A Family Reunion1986 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
Liza in London1986 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There1985 · Director	Director
The Shirley MacLaine Show1985 · Director	Director
Lynda Carter: Body and Soul1984 · Director	Director
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever1983 · Producer, Director	Producer, Director
An Evening with Robin Williams1983 · Director	Director
Shirley MacLaine... Illusions1982 · Director	Director
Ain't Misbehavin'1982 · Director	Director
Baryshnikov in Hollywood1982 · Producer, Director	Producer, Director
The Best of Times1981 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs1980 · Director	Director
Goldie and Liza Together1980 · Director	Director
The Donna Summer Special1980 · Director	Director
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special1979 · Director	Director
The Goldie Hawn Special1978 · Director	Director
Eagles: The Broadcast Collection1974 · Director	Director