
Michael Simon
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- December 17, 1960 (age 65)
- Birthplace
- Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For

Gad Elmaleh: American Dream

Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity

Bee Gees: One Night Only

Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special

Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster

Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos

Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood

VH1: Divas Live

The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour

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

Meat Loaf: Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

The Sing-Off
Filmography

Josh Groban & Friends: Home for the Holidays
Movie · Director

Gad Elmaleh: American Dream
Movie · Director

Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas
Movie · Director

The 19th Annual A Home For The Holidays
Movie · Director

Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster
Movie · Director
Dear Mama
Movie · Director
The 18th Annual 'A Home for the Holidays'
Movie · Director

Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood
Movie · Director

A Home for the Holidays With Celine Dion
Movie · Director

Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos
Movie · Director

The Sing-Off
TV · Series Director · 1 ep

Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special
Movie · Director

Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity
Movie · Director

The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour
Movie · Director

Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars Tour
Movie · Director

Meat Loaf: Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Movie · Director

Melissa Etheridge - Lucky Live
Movie · Director

Herbie Hancock Future2future Live
Movie · Director

Melissa Etheridge Live... and Alone
Movie · Director
*N Sync: *Ntimate Holiday Special
Movie · Director

VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music
Movie · Director
Tom Waits: VH1 Storytellers
Movie · Director

Donna Summer - Live and More Encore!
Movie · Director

VH1: Divas Live
Movie · Director

Bee Gees: One Night Only
Movie · Director

Celine: These Are Special Times
Movie · Director

Bee Gees - Storytellers
Movie · Director