Charles Shyer

Writer

Born: October 11, 1941 (83 years old)

Died: December 27, 2024

Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

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).

Filmography (20)

• Smokey and the Bandit (1977, ★ 7)
• The Parent Trap (1998, ★ 7.2)
• Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) (2020, ★ 7.5)
• The Odd Couple (1970, ★ 7.8)
• Happy Days (1974, ★ 7.6)
• Private Benjamin (1980, ★ 5.9)
• Father of the Bride (1991, ★ 6.5)
• I Love Trouble (1994, ★ 5.5)
• Baby Boom (1987, ★ 6.4)
• Father of the Bride Part II (1995, ★ 6.3)
• Alfie (2004, ★ 5.8)
• Goin' South (1978, ★ 5.8)
• Once Upon a Crime (1992, ★ 5.7)
• Irreconcilable Differences (1984, ★ 5.6)
• The Affair of the Necklace (2001, ★ 5.6)
• Best. Christmas. Ever! (2023, ★ 5.4)
• Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986, ★ 6.1)
• Protocol (1984, ★ 5.5)
• The Noel Diary (2022, ★ 6.3)
• House Calls (1978, ★ 6.3)