David Mirkin

David Mirkin

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
September 18, 1955

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.

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Representative Works

The Simpsons Movie
The Simpsons Movie
7.0
/ English
Yellow Mirror
Yellow Mirror
8.1
/ English
Outcome
Outcome
5.4
/ English
Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition
Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition
7.4
/ English
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
7.0
/ English
May the 12th Be with You
May the 12th Be with You
5.2
/ English
Simpsley
Simpsley
8.0
/ English
Heartbreakers
Heartbreakers
6.1
/ English
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
6.2
/ English
When Billie Met Lisa
When Billie Met Lisa
5.2
/ English
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
7.0
/ English
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
6.0
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Simpsons Movie
2007Nominee

Best Writing

The Simpsons Movie

Yellow Mirror
2026Winner

Best Picture

Yellow Mirror

Outcome
2026Nominee

Best Performance

Outcome

Career Highlights

Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition
2026Highlight

Best Picture

Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition

The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
2024Highlight

Best Picture

The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful

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