15-way Emmy winner was 85
Don Mischer, a productive director of live event and 15 times Emmy winner, died on 11 April, Variety has confirmed. He was 85.
Besides his emmy -awards, Mischer also received a record 10 Directors Guild of America Awards for Outstanding Directorial Achievement and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Cinematographers Guild publicists. His credits include “We are one: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial”, “The Kennedy Center Honors”, ABC’s “Take the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America”, The 100 -year -old Metalum of Prince’s Meture Stones, Paul McCartney and Bruce Spres. He recently directed ‘Mickey’s 90th Spectacular’, the 90th anniversary celebration of Mickey Mouse.
Mischer also helped the opening ceremonies for the Olympic Games of the summer and winter. He also served as director of the 83rd, 84th and 85th Academy Awards and Red Carpets, the 71st Emmy Awards and the annual commemoration of 9/11 commemorations on Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan.
As a producer, Mischer collaborated with artists such as Beyoncé, Bono, Prince, Rihanna, Britney Spears, James Taylor, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Adele, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Barbra Stederwood. His last credit was called the Oscars of Science for the 2025 breakthrough prize ceremony by those involved. Organized by James Cordon, the event serves as the intersection between technical leaders and Hollywood stars.
Mischer is survived by his wife Suzan, his four children, Lily, Heather, Jennifer and Charlie, and his two grandchildren.
