- Born
- Birth nameIrwin Sheppard Binder
- Steve Binder was born on December 12, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a producer and director, known for The Barry Manilow Special (1977), Diana Ross Live from Central Park (1983) and Shields and Yarnell (1977).
- His specialty has been producing and directing musical and variety specials. In addition to his work behind the camera, he was also one of the managers of singer/actor Rick Springfield.
- Honored at the Rock 'n Roll Museum in Cleveland, Ohio at a special showing of Elvis: The Comeback Special (1968).
- Discovered and signed Seals & Crofts in 1971.
- Directed one Oscar nominated performance: James Whitmore in Give 'em Hell, Harry! (1975).
- Received the Professional Skating Association's prestigious Edi Award for Best Producer of a TV Skating Special 1999 for Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan' (1998) starring Michelle Kwan for CBS and ABC.
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