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 Joel Schumacher was an American film director, film producer, screenwriter and fashion designer from New York City. He rose to fame in the 1980s for directing the coming-of-age drama "St. Elmo's Fire" (1985), and the vampire-themed horror film "The Lost Boys" (1987). In the 1990s, he worked on two controversial superhero films "Batman Forever" (1995) and "Batman & Robin" (1997). His final high-profile film was "The Phantom of the Opera" (2004). It was an adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 musical, rather than the original novel. Towards the end of his career, Schumacher primarily worked on low-profile films with small budgets.
Bio:
Joel Schumacher was an American film director, film producer, screenwriter and fashion designer from New York City. He rose to fame in the 1980s for directing the coming-of-age drama "St. Elmo's Fire" (1985), and the vampire-themed horror film "The Lost Boys" (1987). In the 1990s, he worked on two controversial superhero films "Batman Forever" (1995) and "Batman & Robin" (1997). His final high-profile film was "The Phantom of the Opera" (2004). It was an adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 musical, rather than the original novel. Towards the end of his career, Schumacher primarily worked on low-profile films with small budgets.
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He is a lifelong Batman fan and wanted to adapt Frank Miller's famous ''Batman: Year One'' comic but was forced by producers to make a lighter, more family friendly film.On the interviews and audio commentary for the Batman & Robin (1997) 2-Disc Special Edition DVD released in 2005, he says that he was under pressure from toy companies and Warner Brothers management to deliver a family-friendly film and admits he went too far in that direction, but takes full responsibility for the end result and, at one point during the interviews, flat-out apologizes to fans that were disappointed.Worked as a designer and store window dresser for one of New York's fashionable stores before getting into films.He was the first and only choice to direct The Phantom Of The Opera (2004) and had been since the project was first started. Andrew Lloyd Webber had chosen him after being impressed by his use of music in The Lost Boys (1987).Michael Fassbender, whom he directed in Blood Creek (2009), said that Schumacher was one of his favourite directors.Friends with David Fincher.Did not decide to pursue a career in film making until he was in his early thirties.Directed the music video "The End is the Beginning is the End" performed by Smashing Pumpkins.Worked in the Fashion Industry before pursuing film as a career.Was originally attached to direct Runaway Jury (2003), having previously filmed two other John Grisham adaptations, The Client (1994) and A Time to Kill (1996).Directed the music video "Devil Inside" performed by INXS.Stated in an interview with Variety magazine that 'Great Expectations (1946)' haunted him as a child and inspired him to be a director.Directed one Oscar nominated performance: Susan Sarandon in The Client (1994).Studied at Parsons School of Design in Manhattan and first worked in the film business as a costume designer.Schumaker has cited David Lean's "Great Expectations" as having a tremendous influence on him.Well before she became famous Schumacher shared an apartment with writer/journalist Liz Smith.He was the son of Marian (Kantor) and Francis W. "Frank" Schumacher. His father was from Knoxville, Tennessee, and had German and English ancestry. His mother was born in Illinois, to a Russian Jewish father and a Swedish Jewish mother (Joel's maternal grandparents had both lived in Sweden before coming to the U.S.).Long ago, attended Parsons School of Design at New School University (New York), and in 2006, bought condo practically around the corner in Greenwich Village's popular 25 Fifth Avenue apartment building.Shares a birthday with directors Lord Richard Attenborough and William Friedkin.Judgment day from Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) occurred on his 58th birthday. |
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Joel Schumacher |
Type: |
Director,Writer,Producer (IMDB) |
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All World |
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Director,Writer,Producer |
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Director,Writer,Producer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:07:52 |
| Height: |
6' 3' (1.91 m) |
| Biography: |
Joel Schumacher was an American film director, film producer, screenwriter and fashion designer from New York City. He rose to fame in the 1980s for directing the coming-of-age drama \"St. Elmo\'s Fire\" (1985), and the vampire-themed horror fil |
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He is a lifelong Batman fan and wanted to adapt Frank Miller's famous ''Batman: Year One'' comic but was forced by producers to make a lighter, more family friendly film.On the interviews and audio commentary for the Batman & Robin (1997) 2-Disc Special Edition DVD released in 2005, he says that he was under pressure from toy companies and Warner Brothers management to deliver a family-friendly film and admits he went too far in that direction, but takes full responsibility for the end result and, at one point during the interviews, flat-out apologizes to fans that were disappointed.Worked as a designer and store window dresser for one of New York's fashionable stores before getting into films.He was the first and only choice to direct The Phantom Of The Opera (2004) and had been since the project was first started. Andrew Lloyd Webber had chosen him after being impressed by his use of music in The Lost Boys (1987).Michael Fassbender, whom he directed in Blood Creek (2009), said that Schumacher was one of his favourite directors.Friends with David Fincher.Did not decide to pursue a career in film making until he was in his early thirties.Directed the music video "The End is the Beginning is the End" performed by Smashing Pumpkins.Worked in the Fashion Industry before pursuing film as a career.Was originally attached to direct Runaway Jury (2003), having previously filmed two other John Grisham adaptations, The Client (1994) and A Time to Kill (1996).Directed the music video "Devil Inside" performed by INXS.Stated in an interview with Variety magazine that 'Great Expectations (1946)' haunted him as a child and inspired him to be a director.Directed one Oscar nominated performance: Susan Sarandon in The Client (1994).Studied at Parsons School of Design in Manhattan and first worked in the film business as a costume designer.Schumaker has cited David Lean's "Great Expectations" as having a tremendous influence on him.Well before she became famous Schumacher shared an apartment with writer/journalist Liz Smith.He was the son of Marian (Kantor) and Francis W. "Frank" Schumacher. His father was from Knoxville, Tennessee, and had German and English ancestry. His mother was born in Illinois, to a Russian Jewish father and a Swedish Jewish mother (Joel's maternal grandparents had both lived in Sweden before coming to the U.S.).Long ago, attended Parsons School of Design at New School University (New York), and in 2006, bought condo practically around the corner in Greenwich Village's popular 25 Fifth Avenue apartment building.Shares a birthday with directors Lord Richard Attenborough and William Friedkin.Judgment day from Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) occurred on his 58th birthday. |
| Trademarks: |
Scenes in a seedy grocery store (Flatliners (1990), Falling Down (1993), A Time to Kill (1996))
His characters were often people who took matters into their own hands (Batman Forever (1995), 8MM (1999), Falling Down (1993), Flawless (1999))
Frequently cast Kiefer Sutherland, Oliver Platt and Colin Farrell
Scenes set at Halloween (St. Elmo's Fire (1985), Flatliners (1990) and Batman Forever (1995))
Often cast non-American actors as American characters |
| Quotes: |
[1997] I felt I disappointed a lot of older fans by being too conscious of the family aspect.... Now, I owe the hardcore fans the Batman movie they would love me to give them.
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I am one of Lars von Trier's fans and like the Dogma movement
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[on Val Kilmer in Premiere magazine (April 1997)] Val did me two great favors. When I wanted him to be Batman, he said yes. Then he created a situation which allowed me not to have him play Batman again. They were both happy, happy instances, for which I will always be grateful.
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The only good advice you can give anyone is the witness of what you have learned in your own life. If I were living with someone and confused about whether I should be staying with them, it usually means I should be leaving. Because when you're really happy, you don't sit around thinking, 'Should I leave?'
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[on directing 8MM (1999)] It was fun to get it. No, nobody wanted to touch it. I don't think they could get anyone stupid enough to direct it, other than me. A lot of people were afraid of it. A lot of people don't want to go to a place like that as a director. They want everyone to love them. |
| Job title: |
Director,Writer,Producer |
| Others works: |
Directed INXS music video "Devil Inside" (1988).
Directed Seal music video "Kiss from a Rose" (1994).
(1999) Directed Bush music video "Letting The Cables Sleep".
Directed Smashing Pumpkins music video "The End is the |
| Parents: |
Marian Schumacher (Kantor)
Francis W. Schumacher |
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