David Mirkin

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.

Career Overview

David Mirkin has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Simpsons Movie Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Simpsons Movie, May the 12th Be with You, Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare". Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Writing

Gender

male

Known Credits

26

Birth Date

1955-09-18 00:00:00

Birth Place

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

• 

  The Simpsons Movie
• 

  May the 12th Be with You
• 

  Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
• 

  When Billie Met Lisa
• 

  Oh No, Not Them

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• The Simpsons Movie Collection (1 titles)
• Romy and Michele Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Al Jean (8 collaborations)
• Matt Groening (6 collaborations)
• James L. Brooks (6 collaborations)
• David Silverman (5 collaborations)
• Dima Malanitchev (4 collaborations)
• Richard Sakai (4 collaborations)
• Denise Sirkot (4 collaborations)
• Rick Moser (3 collaborations)
• Beth S. Morris (3 collaborations)
• Roger Injarusorn (3 collaborations)

Credits

• production (7 credits)

  • Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition

    producer

    production
    2026
  • The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful

    producer

    production
    2024
  • When Billie Met Lisa

    producer

    production
    2022
  • The Simpsons: A Serious Flanders

    producer

    production
    2021
  • Oh No, Not Them

    executive producer

    production
    1989
  • The Simpsons

    - The Yellow Badge of Cowardge (2014) ... producer production

    - Pay Pal (2014) ... producer production

    - Brick Like Me (2014) ... producer production

    - What to Expect When Bart's Expecting (2014) ... producer production

    - Days of Future Future (2014) ... producer production
    1989
  • Newhart

    producer

    production

    - The Last Newhart (1990) ... producer production

    - My Husband, My Peasant (1990) ... producer production

    - Father Goose (1990) ... producer production

    - Dick and Tim (1990) ... producer production

    - Handymania (1990) ... producer production
    1982

• crew (3 credits)

  • Outcome

    thanks

    crew
    2026
  • A Terrifying Message from Al Gore

    thanks

    crew
    2007
  • Springfield's Most Wanted

    thanks

    crew
    1995

• writing (8 credits)

  • May the 12th Be with You

    writer

    writing
    2024
  • When Billie Met Lisa

    writer

    writing
    2022
  • Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"

    writer

    writing
    2012
  • The Simpsons Movie

    screenplay

    writing
    2007
  • Oh No, Not Them

    writer

    writing
    1989
  • The Simpsons

    - The Man Who Came to Be Dinner (2015) ... writer writing

    - Deep Space Homer (1994) ... writer writing
    1989
  • Newhart

    - A Midseason's Night Dream (1988) ... writer writing

    - A Friendship That Will Last a Lunchtime (1988) ... writer writing

    - Telethon Man (1987) ... writer writing

    - Night Moves (1987) ... writer writing

    - Thanksgiving for the Memories (1986) ... writer writing
    1982
  • Three's Company

    - Forget Me Not (1984) ... teleplay writing

    - Jack Takes Off (1984) ... writer writing

    - Look What I Found (1984) ... writer writing

    - Now You See It, Now You Don't (1983) ... writer writing

    - Out on a Limb (1983) ... writer writing
    1977

• actors (3 credits)

  • Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Last Resort

    Walter Ambrose

    actor

    actors
    1986

• directing (5 credits)

  • The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror

    director

    directing
    2003
  • Heartbreakers

    director

    directing
    2001
  • Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

    director

    directing
    1997
  • Oh No, Not Them

    director

    directing
    1989
  • Newhart

    - A Midseason's Night Dream (1988) ... director directing

    - A Friendship That Will Last a Lunchtime (1988) ... director directing

    - Telethon Man (1987) ... director directing

    - Night Moves (1987) ... director directing

    - The Geezers in the Band (1985) ... director directing
    1982