Mitchell Lee Schauer (pronounced "shower") (born December 18, 1955) is an American animation professional who has been involved television programs and feature films since 1978.

Schauer cited 1960s cartoons such as The Pink Panther, The Flintstones, and Rocky and Bullwinkle as primary influences for his work.

He briefly attended Tulsa Junior College, then studied with Disney's character animation program at California Institute of the Arts ('76–77).

Schauer also worked as an assistant storyboard artist for Nickelodeon's The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rocko's Modern Life, and Hey Arnold!.

Schauer and Paul Rugg created and directed the web series The Sam Plenty Cavalcade of Action Show Plus Singing!