Charles Shyer
Writing
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
Acting (1)
2020
The Parent Trap Reunion!as Self
Production & Directing (33)
2023
Best. Christmas. Ever!Executive Producer
5.4
2023
Best. Christmas. Ever!Screenplay
5.4
2022
The Noel DiaryDirector
6.3
2022
The Noel DiaryScreenplay
6.3
2020
Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)Executive Producer
7.4
2006
Him and UsDirector
2004
AlfieDirector
5.9
2004
AlfieProducer
5.9
2004
AlfieScreenplay
5.9
2001
The Affair of the NecklaceDirector
5.6
2001
The Affair of the NecklaceProducer
5.6
1998
The Parent TrapProducer
7.2
1998
The Parent TrapSecond Unit Director
7.2
1998
The Parent TrapScreenplay
7.2
1995
Father of the Bride Part IIDirector
6.3
1995
Father of the Bride Part IIScreenplay
6.3
1994
I Love TroubleDirector
5.5
1994
I Love TroubleScreenplay
5.5
1992
Once Upon a CrimeScreenplay
5.7
1991
Father of the BrideDirector
6.5
1991
Father of the BrideScreenplay
6.5
1987
Baby BoomScreenplay
6.4
1987
Baby BoomDirector
6.4
1986
Jumpin' Jack FlashScreenplay
6.1
1984
ProtocolStory
5.5
1984
Irreconcilable DifferencesDirector
5.6
1984
5.6
1980
Private BenjaminProducer
6.0
1980
Private BenjaminWriter
6.0
1978
Goin' SouthScreenplay
5.8
1978
House CallsScreenplay
6.4
1977
Smokey and the BanditScreenplay
7.0
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Baby BoomOriginal Film Writer