Michael Simon
Born: 1960-12-17 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Known For: Directing
Biography
Michael Simon is an American television director and producer. Beginning at ABC News and soon moving to ABC Sports, Simon moved over to MTV networks in the 1980s with a long stint at VH1 and MTV, including musical specials, awards shows, concerts, and more. He created, wrote, directed, and produced VH1 Storytellers and produced and directed the VH1 Divas Live specials. He eventually left the MTV networks in 1998 to direct independently, but with most projects being connected to music. This includes work on over 25 series, including A Home for the Holidays, America's Best Dance Crew, The Sing-Off and Ridiculousness.
Filmography
2024
- Josh Groban & Friends: Home for the Holidays ... (Director)
2018
- Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas ... (Director)
- Gad Elmaleh: American Dream ... (Director)
2017
- Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster ... (Director)
- The 19th Annual A Home For The Holidays ... (Director)
2016
- Dear Mama ... (Director)
- The 18th Annual 'A Home for the Holidays' ... (Director)
2015
- Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood ... (Director)
2013
- A Home for the Holidays With Celine Dion ... (Director)
2011
- Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos ... (Director)
2009
- The Sing-Off ... (Series Director)
2008
- Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special ... (Director)
2007
- Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity ... (Director)
- The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour ... (Director)
- Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars Tour ... (Director)
2004
- Melissa Etheridge - Lucky Live ... (Director)
- Meat Loaf: Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra ... (Director)
2002
- Melissa Etheridge Live... and Alone ... (Director)
- Herbie Hancock Future2future Live ... (Director)
2000
- *N Sync: *Ntimate Holiday Special ... (Director)
1999
- VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music ... (Director)
- Tom Waits: VH1 Storytellers ... (Director)
- Donna Summer - Live and More Encore! ... (Director)
1998
- VH1: Divas Live ... (Director)
- Bee Gees: One Night Only ... (Director)
- Celine: These Are Special Times ... (Director)
1996
- Bee Gees - Storytellers ... (Director)
1994
- KAGUYAHIME: THE MOON PRINCESS ... (Production Design)