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Charles Shyer

Writer, Producer, Director, Additional Credits
Born October 11, 1941Died December 27, 2024 (83 years)
Charles Richard Shyer (October 11, 1941 – December 27, 2024) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Shyer's films are predominantly comedies, often with a romantic-comedy overtone. His writing and directing credits include Private Benjamin (1980), Irreconcilable Differences (1984), Baby Boom (1987), Father of the Bride (1991), Father of the Bride Part II (1995), The Parent Trap (1998), The Affair of the Necklace (2001), Alfie (2004), The Noel Diary (2022), and Best. Christmas. Ever! (2023).

Known For

  • The Parent Trap
  • Father of the Bride
  • Alfie
  • Father of the Bride Part II
  • Smokey and the Bandit
  • The Noel Diary
  • Baby Boom
  • I Love Trouble
  • Best. Christmas. Ever!
  • Private Benjamin
  • Goin' South
  • Jumpin' Jack Flash
  • The Affair of the Necklace
  • Irreconcilable Differences
  • Protocol
  • The Odd Couple
  • Happy Days
  • House Calls
  • Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)

Filmography

2023
Best. Christmas. Ever! · as Screenplay
2022
The Noel Diary · as Screenplay
2004
Alfie · as Screenplay
1998
The Parent Trap · as Screenplay
1995
1994
I Love Trouble · as Screenplay
1992
Once Upon a Crime... · as Screenplay
1991
Father of the Bride · as Screenplay
1988
Baby Boom (TV Series)
1987
Baby Boom · as Screenplay
1986
Jumpin' Jack Flash · as Screenplay
1984
1980
1978
Goin' South · as Screenplay
1978
1977
Smokey and the Bandit · as Screenplay
1975
1974
Happy Days (TV Series)
1971
Getting Together (TV Series)
1970
1970
The Odd Couple (TV Series)

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