Don mixer
Donald Leo Mischer (born March 5, 1940 in San Antonio , Texas ) is an American television producer and director . He has directed the 2011 , 2012 and 2013 Academy Awards , among others .
Life
Mischer was born the son of Alberta and Elmer Mischer. He first attended Douglas MacArthur High School in San Antonio to then study political science at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin . He graduated with a Masters in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin . At first he wanted to pursue a career as a professor, but then decided on one as a film producer - his long-standing hobby.
Since then , Mischer has founded his own production company, Don Mischer Productions , and has produced numerous television films, events and award shows. In 2004 he produced the Democratic National Convention .
Mischer has four children and was married to Suzan Warne Reed . He is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Awards
Mischer was awarded a total of 13 Primetime Emmys and nominated for 28 more. He was also awarded 10 Directors Guild of America .
Web links
- Don Mischer in theInternet Movie Database(English)
- Official website of Don Mixer Productions
Individual evidence
- ↑ Olympic producer draws on native San Antonio heritage . In: The Victorian Advocate . July 20, 1996. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
- ↑ A detailed list can be found here: Don Mischer - Awards . In: Internet Movie Database . Retrieved January 19, 2014.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mixer, Don |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Mixer, Donald Leo (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American television producer and director |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 5, 1940 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | San Antonio , Texas |