David Mirkin

Writing • 34 Credits

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.

🎬 Directed Titles (7)

Directorial Filmography
Heartbreakers

Heartbreakers

2001 ⭐ 3.1
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

1997 ⭐ 3.1
The Larry Sanders Show

The Larry Sanders Show

1992 ⭐ 3.9
Newhart

Newhart

1982 ⭐ 3.6
Get a Life

Get a Life

1990 ⭐ 3.6
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror

The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror

2003 ⭐ 3.4
Oh No, Not Them

Oh No, Not Them

1989

✍️ Written & Story Credits (10)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 ⭐ 4.0
Writer
The Simpsons Movie

The Simpsons Movie

2007 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"

Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"

2012 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Three's Company

Three's Company

1977 ⭐ 3.8
Writer
When Billie Met Lisa

When Billie Met Lisa

2022 ⭐ 2.6
Writer
May the 12th Be with You

May the 12th Be with You

2024 ⭐ 2.5
Writer
Newhart

Newhart

1982 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Get a Life

Get a Life

1990 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Three's a Crowd

Three's a Crowd

1984 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
Oh No, Not Them

Oh No, Not Them

1989
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (3)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Last Resort

Last Resort

1986 ⭐ 1.9
as Walter Ambrose
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!

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

2010 ⭐ 3.5
as Self
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault

Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault

2016 ⭐ 2.9
as Self