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Michael Schultz (born November 10, 1938) is an American director and producer of theater, film and television. Life and career. [] Schultz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of an African-American mother Katherine Frances Leslie (1917–1995), [failed verification] and Leo Albert Schultz (1913–2001), an insurance salesman of German descent.
Michael Schultz is a film and TV director and producer, known for Cooley High, Car Wash, Krush Groove and The Last Dragon. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, and has been married to Lauren Jones since 1965.
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Sep 1, 2022 · Michael Schultz Broke the Mold for Black Directors. He’s Not Done Yet. At 83, the filmmaker behind “Cooley High” and “Car Wash” may be the longest-working Black director in history.
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Michael Schultz is an American film and television director, known for his work on Car Wash, Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and The O.C. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and attended Princeton University and the Negro Ensemble Company.
Sep 30, 2021 · Michael Schultz was a prolific and influential African American director who made 14 features from 1972 to 2004. He paved the way for Spike Lee and John Singleton with his films Cooley High and Car Wash, but his legacy is often overlooked.
Nov 13, 2014 · Michael Schultz, who has directed hits like "Cooley High" and "Krush Groove", talks about his career, his latest film "Awake: The Life of Yogananda" and his spiritual journey. He also shares his insights on Hollywood, theater and collaboration.
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Michael Schultz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Cooley High (1975), Car Wash (1976) and Krush Groove (1985). He has been married to Lauren Jones since 6 December 1965.
