Don Mischer

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.

Known for

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Mickey’s 90th Spectacular

2018 ⭐ 8.2

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Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

2012 ⭐ 6.0

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Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert

2001 ⭐ 8.3

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HIStory on Film, Volume II

1997 ⭐ 8.6

Career timeline

2018

Mickey’s 90th Spectacular Notable

2018

⭐ 8.2

2012

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

2012

⭐ 6.0

2009

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial

2009

⭐ 4.6

2007

James Taylor | One Man Band

2007

2001

Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert Notable

2001

⭐ 8.3

1997

HIStory on Film, Volume II Notable

1997

⭐ 8.6

1996

Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony

1996

1992

The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live! Notable

1992

⭐ 7.0

Euro Disney : L'Ouverture

1992

⭐ 6.8

The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland Notable

1992

⭐ 7.3

1991

The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic Notable

1991

⭐ 7.7

1990

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990

⭐ 6.8

1986

Liza in London

1986

1985

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

1985

The Shirley MacLaine Show Notable

1985

⭐ 10.0

1984

Lynda Carter: Body and Soul Notable

1984

⭐ 10.0

1983

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever Notable

1983

⭐ 8.7

An Evening with Robin Williams Notable

1983

⭐ 7.3

1982

Shirley MacLaine... Illusions Notable

1982

⭐ 8.0

Ain't Misbehavin' Notable

1982

⭐ 8.3

Baryshnikov in Hollywood

1982

1980

The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs Notable

1980

⭐ 10.0

Goldie and Liza Together Notable

1980

⭐ 8.7

The Donna Summer Special Notable

1980

⭐ 10.0

1979

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special Notable

1979

⭐ 7.7

1978

The Goldie Hawn Special Notable

1978

⭐ 9.0

1974

Eagles: The Broadcast Collection

1974

Frequently appears with

Dwayne Johnson

Self

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Self

Sarah Hyland

Self

Neil Patrick Harris

Self

Alec Baldwin

Self

Eddie Murphy

Self

Charlie Murphy

Self

Chris Rock

Self

Martin Lawrence

Self

Jamie Foxx

Self

Full filmography

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Mickey’s 90th Spectacular

2018 ⭐ 8.2

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Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

2012 ⭐ 6.0

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We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial

2009 ⭐ 4.6

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James Taylor | One Man Band

2007

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Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert

2001 ⭐ 8.3

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HIStory on Film, Volume II

1997 ⭐ 8.6

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Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony

1996

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The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!

1992 ⭐ 7.0

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Euro Disney : L'Ouverture

1992 ⭐ 6.8

HD

The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland

1992 ⭐ 7.3

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The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic

1991 ⭐ 7.7

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The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990 ⭐ 6.8

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Liza in London

1986

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The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

1985

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The Shirley MacLaine Show

1985 ⭐ 10.0

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Lynda Carter: Body and Soul

1984 ⭐ 10.0

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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

1983 ⭐ 8.7

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An Evening with Robin Williams

1983 ⭐ 7.3

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Shirley MacLaine... Illusions

1982 ⭐ 8.0

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Ain't Misbehavin'

1982 ⭐ 8.3