George Schaefer

George Schaefer is known for Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), The Bunker (1981), Doctors' Wives (1971).

Biography

George Louis Schaefer (December 16, 1920 – September 10, 1997) was an American director of television and Broadway theatre, who was active from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Schaefer was born in Wallingford, Connecticut, and lived in Oak Park, Illinois for much of his boyhood and young adulthood. He was the son of Elsie (née Otterbein) and Louis Schaefer, who worked in sales. Schaefer studied stage directing at the Yale School of Drama. He began his directing career while serving in the U.S. Army Special Services during World War II. He directed over 50 plays for the troops. After being discharged, he directed for the Broadway theatre. His first production was of Shakespeare's Hamlet starring Maurice Evans. In 1953, Schaefer won a Tony Award for his production of The Teahouse of the August Moon which he co-produced with Evans.

Questions about George Schaefer

How many George Schaefer films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 68 films with George Schaefer, from 1954 to 1996.

What is the best rated George Schaefer film?

The best rated George Schaefer film in the catalogue is Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), rated 5.9.

What was the first George Schaefer film?

The first George Schaefer film in the catalogue is The Bunker, from 1981.

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Also works as: film director · screenwriter · film producer · trade unionist · theatre director · television producer · director · television writer · writer

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