Charles Shyer

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Charles Shyer

Writing October 11, 1941

Los Angeles, California, USA

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 roma…

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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).

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  1. 2023
    Best. Christmas. Ever!

    Movie Executive Producer

  2. 2022
    The Noel Diary

    Movie Screenplay

  3. 2020
    Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)

    Movie Executive Producer

  4. 2020
    The Parent Trap Reunion!

    Movie Self

  5. 2006
    Him and Us

    Movie Director

  6. 2004
    Alfie

    Movie Director

  7. 2001
    The Affair of the Necklace

    Movie Director

  8. 1998
    The Parent Trap

    Movie Producer

  9. 1995
    Father of the Bride Part II

    Movie Director

  10. 1994
    I Love Trouble

    Movie Director

  11. 1992
    Once Upon a Crime

    Movie Screenplay

  12. 1991
    Father of the Bride

    Movie Director

  13. 1988
    Baby Boom

    TV show Writer

  14. 1987
    Baby Boom

    Movie Screenplay

  15. 1986
    Jumpin' Jack Flash

    Movie Screenplay

  16. 1984
    Protocol

    Movie Story

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  1. 1984
    Irreconcilable Differences

    Movie Director

  2. 1980
    Private Benjamin

    Movie Producer

  3. 1978
    Goin' South

    Movie Screenplay

  4. 1978
    House Calls

    Movie Screenplay

  5. 1977
    Smokey and the Bandit

    Movie Screenplay

  6. 1974
    Happy Days

    TV show Writer

  7. 1971
    Getting Together

    TV show Writer

  8. 1970
    The Odd Couple

    TV show Director

  9. 1970
    Barefoot in the Park

    TV show Writer

  10. Baby Boom

    Movie Original Film Writer