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Writer
Charles Shyer
- Born October 11, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died December 27, 2024
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 Trap1998
Father of the Bride1991
Alfie2004
Smokey and the Bandit1977
Father of the Bride Part II1995
Private Benjamin1980
Baby Boom1987
The Noel Diary2022
Filmography
- TBABaby BoomFilmOriginal Film Writer
- 2023Best. Christmas. Ever!FilmExecutive Producer, Screenplay
- 2022The Noel DiaryFilmScreenplay, Director
- 2020Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)FilmExecutive Producer
- 2020The Parent Trap Reunion!FilmSelf
- 2006Him and UsFilmDirector
- 2004AlfieFilmDirector, Producer, Screenplay
- 2001The Affair of the NecklaceFilmDirector, Producer
- 1998The Parent TrapFilmProducer, Second Unit Director, Screenplay
- 1995Father of the Bride Part IIFilmDirector, Screenplay
- 1994I Love TroubleFilmDirector, Screenplay
- 1992Once Upon a CrimeFilmScreenplay
- 1991Father of the BrideFilmDirector, Screenplay
- 1988Baby BoomSeriesWriter, Director, Creator
- 1987Baby BoomFilmScreenplay, Director
- 1986Jumpin' Jack FlashFilmScreenplay
- 1984ProtocolFilmStory
- 1984Irreconcilable DifferencesFilmDirector, Writer
- 1980Private BenjaminFilmProducer, Writer
- 1978Goin' SouthFilmScreenplay
- 1978House CallsFilmScreenplay
- 1977Smokey and the BanditFilmScreenplay
- 1974Happy DaysSeriesWriter
- 1971Getting TogetherSeriesWriter
- 1970The Odd CoupleSeriesDirector, Writer, Producer
- 1970Barefoot in the ParkSeriesWriter