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Joel Schumacher

Director, Writer, Producer
29 August 1939 to 22 June 2020

An American director whose work was defined by its confidence and extravagant style, Schumacher found early success with the Brat Pack drama St. Elmo’s Fire (1985) and horror comedy The Lost Boys (1987). He became best known for helming two Batman films (1995-1997) and his other notable credits included Falling Down (1993) and Phone Booth (2002).

Read Joel Schumacher's Guardian obituary