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Charles Shyer

Charles Shyer

Writer · 1941–2024 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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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).

Wrote 19

Directed 11

2000s

  1. 2004
  2. 2001

    The Affair of the Necklace

    Director

1980s

  1. 1988
  2. 1987
  3. 1984

    Irreconcilable Differences

    Director

Produced 7

2020s

  1. 2023
  2. 2020

    Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)

    Executive Producer

2000s

  1. 2004
  2. 2001

    The Affair of the Necklace

    Producer

Created 1