Charles Shyer
Writing
Born: October 11, 1941 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: December 27, 2024 (aged 83)
Biography
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
1998
Father of the Bride
1991
Alfie
2004
Smokey and the Bandit
1977
Father of the Bride Part II
1995
Private Benjamin
1980
Baby Boom
1987
The Noel Diary
2022
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986
Happy Days
1974
Best. Christmas. Ever!
2023
I Love Trouble
1994
Photos (1)
Directing (11)
The Odd Couple
Director
The Parent Trap
Second Unit Director
Father of the Bride
Director
Father of the Bride Part II
Director
Baby Boom
Director
The Noel Diary
Director
Baby Boom
Director
I Love Trouble
Director
Alfie
Director
The Affair of the Necklace
Director
Irreconcilable Differences
Director
Writing (19)
Happy Days
Writer
The Odd Couple
Writer
The Parent Trap
Screenplay
Father of the Bride
Screenplay
Smokey and the Bandit
Screenplay
Father of the Bride Part II
Screenplay
Baby Boom
Screenplay
Once Upon a Crime
Screenplay
Private Benjamin
Writer
The Noel Diary
Screenplay
Baby Boom
Writer
I Love Trouble
Screenplay
Alfie
Screenplay
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Screenplay
Goin' South
Screenplay
Best. Christmas. Ever!
Screenplay
Irreconcilable Differences
Writer
House Calls
Screenplay
Protocol
Story
Producing (7)
The Odd Couple
Producer
The Parent Trap
Producer
Private Benjamin
Producer
Alfie
Producer
Best. Christmas. Ever!
Executive Producer
The Affair of the Necklace
Producer
Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)
Executive Producer