Personal Info
Known ForDirecting
Born1960-12-17
BirthplaceQueens, New York City, New York, USA
Michael Simon
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Michael Simon
Filmography
Production & Directing (27)
2024
2018
9.0
2018
Gad Elmaleh: American DreamDirector
6.6
2017
2017
Jeff Dunham: Relative DisasterDirector
6.6
2016
2016
Dear MamaDirector
2015
6.4
2013
2011
Jeff Dunham: Controlled ChaosDirector
6.7
2008
6.6
2007
Jeff Dunham: Spark of InsanityDirector
6.9
2007
Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars TourDirector
2007
The Axis of Evil Comedy TourDirector
7.3
8.2
2004
Melissa Etheridge - Lucky LiveDirector
8.0
2002
7.5
2002
5.5
2000
10.0
1999
9.3
6.9
1999
Tom Waits: VH1 StorytellersDirector
1998
Celine: These Are Special TimesDirector
8.7
1998
Bee Gees: One Night OnlyDirector
8.2
1998
VH1: Divas LiveDirector
7.9
1996
Bee Gees - StorytellersDirector
7.0
1994
KAGUYAHIME: THE MOON PRINCESSProduction Design