★ 7.5 
Directing
Don Mischer
Don Mischer is best known for Murder, She Wrote, The Oscars, Taylor Swift: Journey to Fearless and The Kennedy Center Honors. Don Mischer was born on March 5, 1940. Don Mischer died on April 11, 2025 at the age of 85.
- Born
- March 5, 1940
- Place of birth
- San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Died
- April 11, 2025 (85 years old)
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.
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
Filmography
- —From the Top at Carnegie HallExecutive Producer
- 2010Taylor Swift: Journey to FearlessDirector
- 2001The Wayne Brady ShowDirector
- 1990Normal LifeDirector
- 1987DollyDirector
- 1984Murder, She WroteDirector
- 1978The Kennedy Center HonorsProducer
- 1956Tony AwardsExecutive Producer
- 1953The OscarsProducer
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Don Mischer been in?
Don Mischer is best known for Murder, She Wrote, The Oscars, Taylor Swift: Journey to Fearless and The Kennedy Center Honors.
When was Don Mischer born?
Don Mischer was born on March 5, 1940. (San Antonio, Texas, USA)
How old is Don Mischer?
Don Mischer died on April 11, 2025 at the age of 85.
Updated: November 4, 2026 ·