Michael Simon

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Michael Simon

Directing 65 December 17, 1960

Queens, New York City, New York, USA

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…

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Gad Elmaleh: American Dream

Gad Elmaleh: American Dream

6.6 2018 Movie
Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity

Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity

6.9 2007 Movie
Bee Gees: One Night Only

Bee Gees: One Night Only

8.2 1998 Movie
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special

Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special

6.6 2008 Movie
Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster

Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster

6.6 2017 Movie
Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos

Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos

6.7 2011 Movie
The Sing-Off

The Sing-Off

4.7 2009 TV Show
Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood

Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood

6.4 2015 Movie
VH1: Divas Live

VH1: Divas Live

7.9 1998 Movie
Meat Loaf: Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Meat Loaf: Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

8.2 2004 Movie
VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music

VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music

6.9 1999 Movie
The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour

The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour

7.3 2007 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Josh Groban & Friends: Home for the Holidays

    Movie Director

  2. 2018
    Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas

    Movie Director

  3. 2018
    Gad Elmaleh: American Dream

    Movie Director

  4. 2017
    The 19th Annual A Home For The Holidays

    Movie Director

  5. 2017
    Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster

    Movie Director

  6. 2016
    The 18th Annual 'A Home for the Holidays'

    Movie Director

  7. 2016
    Dear Mama

    Movie Director

  8. 2015
    Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood

    Movie Director

  9. 2013
    A Home for the Holidays With Celine Dion

    Movie Director

  10. 2011
    Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos

    Movie Director

  11. 2009
    The Sing-Off

    TV show Series Director

  12. 2008
    Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special

    Movie Director

  13. 2007
    Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity

    Movie Director

  14. 2007
    Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars Tour

    Movie Director

  15. 2007
    The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour

    Movie Director

  16. 2004
    Meat Loaf: Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 2004
    Melissa Etheridge - Lucky Live

    Movie Director

  2. 2002
    Melissa Etheridge Live... and Alone

    Movie Director

  3. 2002
    Herbie Hancock Future2future Live

    Movie Director

  4. 2000
    *N Sync: *Ntimate Holiday Special

    Movie Director

  5. 1999
    Donna Summer - Live and More Encore!

    Movie Director

  6. 1999
    VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music

    Movie Director

  7. 1999
    Tom Waits: VH1 Storytellers

    Movie Director

  8. 1998
    Celine: These Are Special Times

    Movie Director

  9. 1998
    Bee Gees: One Night Only

    Movie Director

  10. 1998
    VH1: Divas Live

    Movie Director

  11. 1996
    Bee Gees - Storytellers

    Movie Director

  12. 1994
    KAGUYAHIME: THE MOON PRINCESS

    Movie Production Design