Portrait of George Schaefer

George Schaefer

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Dec 16 1920
Birthplace: Wallingford, Connecticut, USA

Death: Wed, Sep 10 1997
George Schaefer is 76 years old
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Poster of Harvey
Harvey
George Schaefer was
75 in Harvey
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 19 1996
Poster of The Man Upstairs
The Man Upstairs
George Schaefer was
71 in The Man Upstairs
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Laura Lansing Slept Here
Laura Lansing Slept Here
George Schaefer was
67 in Laura Lansing Slept Here
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
George Schaefer was
65 in Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Mar 30 1986
Poster of Stone Pillow
Stone Pillow
George Schaefer was
64 in Stone Pillow
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 05 1985
Poster of Answers
Answers
George Schaefer was
64 in Answers
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Children in the Crossfire
Children in the Crossfire
George Schaefer was
63 in Children in the Crossfire
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Dec 03 1984
Poster of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
George Schaefer was
62 in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Dec 05 1983
Poster of Right of Way
Right of Way
George Schaefer was
62 in Right of Way
as 'Director'.
Mon, Nov 21 1983
Poster of The Deadly Game
The Deadly Game
George Schaefer was
61 in The Deadly Game
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 22 1982
Poster of A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
George Schaefer was
61 in A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Feb 03 1982
Poster of People vs. Jean Harris
People vs. Jean Harris
George Schaefer was
60 in People vs. Jean Harris
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, May 07 1981
Poster of The Bunker
The Bunker
George Schaefer was
60 in The Bunker
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Apr 15 1981
Poster of Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure
Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure
George Schaefer was
58 in Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 21 1979
Poster of Who'll Save Our Children?
Who'll Save Our Children?
George Schaefer was
58 in Who'll Save Our Children?
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Dec 16 1978
Poster of First, You Cry
First, You Cry
George Schaefer was
57 in First, You Cry
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 08 1978
Poster of An Enemy of the People
An Enemy of the People
George Schaefer was
57 in An Enemy of the People
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Mar 17 1978
Poster of The Second Barry Manilow Special
The Second Barry Manilow Special
George Schaefer was
57 in The Second Barry Manilow Special
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 24 1978
Poster of The Girl Called Hatter Fox
The Girl Called Hatter Fox
George Schaefer was
56 in The Girl Called Hatter Fox
as 'Producer, Director'.
Wed, Oct 12 1977
Poster of Our Town
Our Town
George Schaefer was
56 in Our Town
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, May 30 1977
Poster of Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart
George Schaefer was
55 in Amelia Earhart
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 25 1976
Poster of The Last of Mrs. Lincoln
The Last of Mrs. Lincoln
George Schaefer was
55 in The Last of Mrs. Lincoln
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Sep 16 1976
Poster of The Land of Hope
The Land of Hope
George Schaefer was
55 in The Land of Hope
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of In This House of Brede
In This House of Brede
George Schaefer was
54 in In This House of Brede
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 27 1975
Poster of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Last of the Belles
F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Last of the Belles
George Schaefer was
53 in F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Last of the Belles
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 07 1974
Poster of A Time For Love
A Time For Love
George Schaefer was
52 in A Time For Love
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 03 1973
Poster of Once Upon a Scoundrel
Once Upon a Scoundrel
George Schaefer was
52 in Once Upon a Scoundrel
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of A War of Children
A War of Children
George Schaefer was
51 in A War of Children
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 18 1972
Poster of Gideon
Gideon
George Schaefer was
50 in Gideon
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Mar 26 1971
Poster of Doctors' Wives
Doctors' Wives
George Schaefer was
50 in Doctors' Wives
as 'Director'.
Wed, Feb 03 1971
Poster of Generation
Generation
George Schaefer was
48 in Generation
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 15 1969
Poster of The File on Devlin
The File on Devlin
George Schaefer was
48 in The File on Devlin
as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Nov 21 1969
Poster of Pendulum
Pendulum
George Schaefer was
48 in Pendulum
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 14 1969
Poster of The Admirable Crichton
The Admirable Crichton
George Schaefer was
47 in The Admirable Crichton
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, May 02 1968
Poster of Saint Joan
Saint Joan
George Schaefer was
46 in Saint Joan
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 04 1967
Poster of Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
George Schaefer was
46 in Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Oct 17 1967
Poster of Soldier in Love
Soldier in Love
George Schaefer was
46 in Soldier in Love
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 26 1967
Poster of Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit
George Schaefer was
45 in Blithe Spirit
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Dec 07 1966
Poster of Barefoot in Athens
Barefoot in Athens
George Schaefer was
45 in Barefoot in Athens
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 11 1966
Poster of Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind
George Schaefer was
44 in Inherit the Wind
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Nov 18 1965
Poster of Eagle in a Cage
Eagle in a Cage
George Schaefer was
44 in Eagle in a Cage
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 20 1965
Poster of The Holy Terror
The Holy Terror
George Schaefer was
44 in The Holy Terror
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Apr 07 1965
Poster of The Fantasticks
The Fantasticks
George Schaefer was
43 in The Fantasticks
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Oct 17 1964
Poster of Little Moon of Alban
Little Moon of Alban
George Schaefer was
43 in Little Moon of Alban
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 18 1964
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
George Schaefer was
43 in Macbeth
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Mon, Mar 16 1964
Poster of Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
George Schaefer was
43 in Abe Lincoln in Illinois
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Feb 02 1964
Poster of A Cry of Angels
A Cry of Angels
George Schaefer was
42 in A Cry of Angels
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 15 1963
Poster of The Patriots
The Patriots
George Schaefer was
42 in The Patriots
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 15 1963
Poster of The Invincible Mr. Disraeli
The Invincible Mr. Disraeli
George Schaefer was
42 in The Invincible Mr. Disraeli
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 03 1963
Poster of Pygmalion
Pygmalion
George Schaefer was
42 in Pygmalion
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Feb 06 1963
Poster of Arsenic & Old Lace
Arsenic & Old Lace
George Schaefer was
41 in Arsenic & Old Lace
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Feb 05 1962
Poster of Victoria Regina
Victoria Regina
George Schaefer was
40 in Victoria Regina
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 30 1961
Poster of Give Us Barabbas!
Give Us Barabbas!
George Schaefer was
40 in Give Us Barabbas!
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 24 1961
Poster of Captain Brassbound's Conversion
Captain Brassbound's Conversion
George Schaefer was
39 in Captain Brassbound's Conversion
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Mar 02 1960
Poster of The Tempest
The Tempest
George Schaefer was
39 in The Tempest
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Feb 13 1960
Poster of A Doll's House
A Doll's House
George Schaefer was
38 in A Doll's House
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Nov 15 1959
Poster of Winterset
Winterset
George Schaefer was
38 in Winterset
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Oct 26 1959
Poster of Meet Me in St. Louis
Meet Me in St. Louis
George Schaefer was
38 in Meet Me in St. Louis
as 'Director'.
Sun, Apr 26 1959
Poster of The Gift of the Magi
The Gift of the Magi
George Schaefer was
37 in The Gift of the Magi
as 'Producer, Director'.
Tue, Dec 09 1958
Poster of Kiss Me, Kate
Kiss Me, Kate
George Schaefer was
37 in Kiss Me, Kate
as 'Producer, Director'.
Thu, Nov 20 1958
Poster of Johnny Belinda
Johnny Belinda
George Schaefer was
37 in Johnny Belinda
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Oct 13 1958
Poster of Little Moon of Alban
Little Moon of Alban
George Schaefer was
37 in Little Moon of Alban
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Mar 24 1958
Poster of Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates
Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates
George Schaefer was
37 in Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 09 1958
Poster of On Borrowed Time
On Borrowed Time
George Schaefer was
36 in On Borrowed Time
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Nov 17 1957
Poster of The Yeomen of the Guard
The Yeomen of the Guard
George Schaefer was
36 in The Yeomen of the Guard
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 10 1957
Poster of The Lark
The Lark
George Schaefer was
36 in The Lark
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Feb 10 1957
Poster of The Little Foxes
The Little Foxes
George Schaefer was
36 in The Little Foxes
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sun, Dec 16 1956
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
George Schaefer was
34 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 22 1955
Poster of One Touch of Venus
One Touch of Venus
George Schaefer was
34 in One Touch of Venus
as 'Director, Adaptation'.
Sat, Aug 27 1955
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
George Schaefer was
33 in Macbeth
as 'Director'.
Sun, Nov 28 1954
Poster of Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel
George Schaefer was
24 in Fallen Angel
as 'Assistant Director'.
Thu, Nov 15 1945

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Blind Ambition
Blind Ambition
George Schaefer was
58+ in Blind Ambition
as 'Director, Producer'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 20 1979
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
George Schaefer was
53+ in Lincoln
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 06 1974
Poster of CBS Playhouse
CBS Playhouse
George Schaefer was
45+ in CBS Playhouse
as 'Director, Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 08 1966
Poster of Alcoa Premiere
Alcoa Premiere
George Schaefer was
40+ in Alcoa Premiere
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 10 1961
Poster of Kraft Mystery Theatre
Kraft Mystery Theatre
George Schaefer was
40+ in Kraft Mystery Theatre
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 14 1961
Poster of NBC Sunday Showcase
NBC Sunday Showcase
George Schaefer was
38+ in NBC Sunday Showcase
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1959
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
George Schaefer was
31+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Director, Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951