7.2
Movie
Writing
Charles Shyer
- Born
- Died
- (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Credits
- 26 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
7.2
Movie
6.5
Movie
Father of the Bride
5.9
Movie
Alfie
6.3
Movie
Father of the Bride Part II
7.0
Movie
Smokey and the Bandit
6.0
Movie
Private Benjamin
6.4
Movie
Baby Boom
6.3
Movie
The Noel Diary
6.1
Movie
Jumpin' Jack Flash
7.6
TV
Happy Days
5.3
Movie
Best. Christmas. Ever!
5.5
Movie
I Love Trouble
5.8
Movie
Goin' South
5.7
Movie
Once Upon a Crime
5.5
Movie
Protocol
5.6
Movie
The Affair of the Necklace
7.8
TV
The Odd Couple
5.6
Movie
Irreconcilable Differences
Acting credits 1
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Parent Trap Reunion! Film | Self |
Crew credits 25
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Baby Boom Film | Original Film Writer |
| 2023 | Best. Christmas. Ever! Film | Executive Producer, Screenplay |
| 2022 | The Noel Diary Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 2020 | Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) Film | Executive Producer |
| 2006 | Him and Us Film | Director |
| 2004 | Alfie Film | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 2001 | The Affair of the Necklace Film | Director, Producer |
| 1998 | The Parent Trap Film | Producer, Second Unit Director, Screenplay |
| 1995 | Father of the Bride Part II Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1994 | I Love Trouble Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1992 | Once Upon a Crime Film | Screenplay |
| 1991 | Father of the Bride Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1988 | Baby Boom TV | Director, Writer, Creator (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Baby Boom Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1986 | Jumpin' Jack Flash Film | Screenplay |
| 1984 | Protocol Film | Story |
| 1984 | Irreconcilable Differences Film | Writer, Director |
| 1980 | Private Benjamin Film | Producer, Writer |
| 1978 | Goin' South Film | Screenplay |
| 1978 | House Calls Film | Screenplay |
| 1977 | Smokey and the Bandit Film | Screenplay |
| 1974 | Happy Days TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1971 | Getting Together TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1970 | The Odd Couple TV | Director, Producer, Writer (1 ep) |
| 1970 | Barefoot in the Park TV | Writer (2 ep) |