David Mirkin

Writer · Born September 18, 1955 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

David Mirkin (born September 18, 1955) is an American feature film and television director, writer and producer, known for his work on The Simpsons. He is a native of Philadelphia and an alumnus of Loyola Marymount University. He has won several Emmys along with the Peabody Award.

Wrote 10

2020s

2024
May the 12th Be with You
Writer
48
2022
When Billie Met Lisa
Writer
51

2010s

2012
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
Writer
71

2000s

2007
The Simpsons Movie
Screenplay
77

1990s

1990
Get a Life
Writer
74

1980s

1989
The Simpsons
Writer
84
Oh No, Not Them
Writer
1984
Three's a Crowd
Writer
60
1982
Newhart
Writer
76

1970s

1977
Three's Company
Writer, Teleplay
76

Produced 9

2020s

2026
Yellow Mirror
Producer
75
Simpsley
Producer
76
Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition
Producer
67
2024
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
Producer
68
2022
When Billie Met Lisa
Producer
51

1990s

1990
Get a Life
Producer
74

1980s

1989
The Simpsons
Producer
84
Oh No, Not Them
Executive Producer
1982
Newhart
Executive Producer
76

Directed 7

2000s

2003
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
Director
2001
Heartbreakers
Director
58

1990s

1997
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
Director
65
1992
The Larry Sanders Show
Director
83
1990
Get a Life
Director
74

1980s

1989
Oh No, Not Them
Director
1982
Newhart
Director
76

Created 2

1990s

1992
The Edge
Creator
1990
Get a Life
Creator
74

Acted in 1

1980s

1986
Last Resort
Walter Ambrose

Appearances2

2010s

2016
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
Self
2010
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
Self

Thanked in the credits2

2020s

2026
Outcome
Thanks
41

1990s

1995
Springfield's Most Wanted
Thanks