Biography
Steve Binder (born December 12, 1932) is an American producer and director. He found success behind the camera on television shows showcasing music, when he was only in his early 20s. He was also influential in creating music programs with racially and ethnically diverse casts, featuring a variety of musical styles.
Binder is arguably best known as director of the T.A.M.I. Show, Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special, and Diana Ross Live in Central Park, in which a torrential thunderstorm passed through minutes into Ross's first set, and the Star Wars Holiday Special. In addition to working with Petula Clark and Elvis, Binder also worked on numerous TV shows and specials with Steve Allen, Soupy Sales, Chevy Chase, Patti LaBelle, Barry Manilow, Wayne Newton, Mac Davis, Liza Minnelli, Pee-Wee Herman, and John Denver.
Filmography
All 39
Movies 37
Director 29
Self 5
Producer 5
TV Shows 2
You Don't Own Me (2021)
Elvis Unleashed (2019)
The 50th Anniversary of the Elvis Comeback Special (2018)
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018)
Elvis: The Rebirth of the King (2017)
The Seven Ages of Elvis (2017)
RiffTrax: The Star Wars Holiday Special (2007)
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition (2006)
Michelle Kwan Skates to Disney's Greatest Hits (1999)
Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan' (1998)
Beauty and the Beast: A Concert on Ice (1996)
Aladdin on Ice (1995)
Melissa (1995)
Disney's Greatest Hits on Ice (1994)
Diana Ross: The Lady Sings Jazz and Blues (1992)
Montana Christmas Skies (1991)
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (1988)
Zoobilee Zoo (1986)
Elvis Presley - One Night With You (1985)
Father Guido Sarducci Goes to College (1985)
That Was Rock (1984)
Diana Ross: Live in Central Park (1983)
The Eddie Rabbitt Special (1983)
Stanley, the Ugly Duckling (1982)
Debby Boone... One Step Closer (1982)
An Innocent Love (1982)
Diana (1981)
Christmas at Walt Disney World (1978)
The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
Olivia (1978)
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary (1977)
The Barry Manilow Special (1977)
Give 'em Hell, Harry! (1975)
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special (1968)
Petula (1968)
Lucy in London (1966)
The T.A.M.I. Show (1964)
Randy Travis: Live: It Was Just a Matter of Time
Elvis Comeback Theatrical Event
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Information
Known forDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1932-12-12 (90 years old)
Place of birthLos Angeles, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also known asIrwin Sheppard Binder
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