
Biography
Walter Mortimer Mirisch (November 8, 1921 – February 24, 2023) was an American film producer. He was the president and executive head of production of The Mirisch Corporation, an independent film production company which he formed in 1957 with his brother, Marvin, and half-brother, Harold. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture as producer of In the Heat of the Night (1967).
Filmography
All 91
Movies 86
Producer 75
Self 13
TV Shows 5
Creator 2
Original Series Creator

A Wizard's Tale (2018)
Movie
Executive Producer

A Very Pink Christmas (2011)
Movie
Self

Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (2010)
TV Show
Self

Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's (2008)
Movie
Self

Inside 'The Apartment' (2008)
Movie
Self / Thanks

The Making of 'Some Like It Hot' (2006)
Movie
Actor

The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot' (2006)
Movie
Self

Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool (2005)
Movie
Self

The Revamping of Dracula (2004)
Movie
Self

The Pink Panther Story (2003)
Movie
Self

Un film et son époque (2003)
TV Show
Self

West Side Memories (2003)
Movie
Self

Nobody's Perfect - The Making of Some Like It Hot (2001)
Movie
Self

Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven' (2000)
Movie
Self

Private Screenings (1996)
TV Show
Executive Producer

Trouble Shooters: Trapped Beneath the Earth (1993)
Movie
Creator

The Pink Panther (1993)
TV Show
6
Producer

Desperado (1987)
Movie
Producer

Romantic Comedy (1983)
Movie
Executive Producer

High Midnight (1979)
Movie
Producer

The Prisoner of Zenda (1979)
Movie
Producer

Dracula (1979)
Movie
1.5
Producer

Same Time, Next Year (1978)
Movie
Producer

Gray Lady Down (1978)
Movie
5.5
Producer

Midway (1976)
Movie
1
Producer

Mr. Majestyk (1974)
Movie
5.5
Producer

The Spikes Gang (1974)
Movie
Producer

Scorpio (1973)
Movie
Executive Producer

Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
Movie
1
Producer

The Organization (1971)
Movie
4.89
Executive Producer

They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970)
Movie
3.75
Producer

The Hawaiians (1970)
Movie
Executive Producer

The Landlord (1970)
Movie
Executive Producer

Halls of Anger (1970)
Movie
Producer

Some Kind of a Nut (1969)
Movie
Executive Producer

Sinful Davey (1969)
Movie
Executive Producer

The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
Movie
2
Executive Producer

The Party (1968)
Movie
5.8
Producer

Fitzwilly (1967)
Movie
Producer

In the Heat of the Night (1967)
Movie
5.08
Executive Producer

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967)
Movie
Producer

Hawaii (1966)
Movie
Executive Producer

A Shot in the Dark (1964)
Movie
5.53
Producer

Toys in the Attic (1963)
Movie
Executive Producer

The Great Escape (1963)
Movie
4.93
Executive Producer

Kid Galahad (1962)
Movie
Producer

Two for the Seesaw (1962)
Movie
Executive Producer

Follow That Dream (1962)
Movie
Executive Producer

The Children's Hour (1961)
Movie
Executive Producer

West Side Story (1961)
Movie
3.29
Producer

By Love Possessed (1961)
Movie
Executive Producer

The Magnificent Seven (1960)
Movie
5.66
Producer

Cast a Long Shadow (1959)
Movie
Producer

The Man in the Net (1959)
Movie
Producer

The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)
Movie
Producer

Man of the West (1958)
Movie
4
Producer

Fort Massacre (1958)
Movie
Producer

The Tall Stranger (1957)
Movie
Producer

The Oklahoman (1957)
Movie
4.33
Executive Producer

Friendly Persuasion (1956)
Movie
Producer

The First Texan (1956)
Movie
Executive Producer

Crime in the Streets (1956)
Movie
6
Producer

Wichita (1955)
Movie
Producer

The Dark Avenger (1955)
Movie
Producer

An Annapolis Story (1955)
Movie
Executive Producer

The Big Combo (1955)
Movie
Producer

The Golden Idol (1954)
Movie
Executive Producer

Fighter Attack (1953)
Movie
Executive Producer

The Maze (1953)
Movie
5
Producer

Safari Drums (1953)
Movie
Self

The Oscars (1953)
TV Show
Producer

Hiawatha (1952)
Movie
Producer

Bomba and the Jungle Girl (1952)
Movie
Producer

Flat Top (1952)
Movie
Executive Producer

The Rose Bowl Story (1952)
Movie
Producer

African Treasure (1952)
Movie
6
Producer

Wild Stallion (1952)
Movie
Producer

Rodeo (1952)
Movie
Producer

Fort Osage (1952)
Movie
Producer

Flight To Mars (1951)
Movie
Producer

Elephant Stampede (1951)
Movie
Producer

Cavalry Scout (1951)
Movie
Producer

The Lion Hunters (1951)
Movie
Producer

Bomba and the Hidden City (1950)
Movie
Producer

County Fair (1950)
Movie
Producer

The Lost Volcano (1950)
Movie
Producer

Bomba on Panther Island (1949)
Movie
Producer

Bomba, the Jungle Boy (1949)
Movie
Producer

I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes (1948)
Movie
Producer

Fall Guy (1947)
Movie
Executive Producer

The Pink Panther
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.87
Based on 840 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1947
1954
1963
1956
2018
Information
Known forProduction
GenderMale
Birthday1921-11-08
Deathday2023-02-24 (101 years old)
Place of birthNew York City, United States of America
SiblingsMarvin Mirisch
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also known asWalter M. Mirisch, Mirisch
AwardsJean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, Academy Award for Best Picture
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