Paul Shyre (March 8, 1926 – November 19, 1989) was an American director and playwright who received a Special Tony Award and won a Regional Emmy Award.
[1] He is noted for the plays Hizzoner, Will Rogers' USA and The President Is Dead.
[2] Shyre graduated from the University of Florida and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
[3] Shyre adapted to the stage, directed and co-produced the Sean O'Casey novels, Pictures in the Hallway, I Knock at the Door and Drums Under the Windows.
He also wrote and directed A Whitman Portrait and An Unpleasant Evening With H.L.