David Mirkin

David, a three time Emmy Award-winning writer, director and executive producer, began his career as a stand-up comic, performing at the Improvisation, the Comedy Store and other clubs around the US.

In 1984 he joined the writing staff of the hit show Newhart and was soon promoted to executive producer of the programme, writing and directing many of the episodes.

In 1990 David co-created the critically acclaimed series, Get a Life, serving as executive producer, head writer and director on many of the episodes.

He then took over The Simpsons in 1994 as executive producer, head writer and vocal director. In a single year, he directed such legendary guest stars as Michelle Pfeiffer, Meryl Streep, Winona Ryder, Anne Bancroft, James Earl Jones, Albert Brooks, Mel Brooks and Paul McCartney.

For his work on The Simpsons David has received three Emmy Awards.

In 1997, David turned his attention to feature films and directed Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, after which he continued working on The Simpsons as well as creating new projects for film and television.

His second movie as director was Heartbreakers with Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Gene Hackman.