Joel Schumacher

Joel T. Schumacher (August 29, 1939 – June 22, 2020) was an American movie director, writer, screenwriter, and producer. He was known for his movies such as D.C. Cab, Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, The Lost Boys, Falling Down, A Time to Kill, 8mm, Tigerland, and Phone Booth. His directorial debut came in 1981 The Incredible Shrinking Woman.

Schumacher in April 2003

Schumacher was born on August 29, 1939 in New York City.^[1] He studied at Parsons The New School for Design and University of California, Los Angeles. Schumacher was openly gay.^[2] He died from cancer on June 22, 2020 in New York City, aged 80.^[3][4]