
Charles Shyer
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- October 11, 1941
- Died
- December 27, 2024 (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- 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).
Known For
Filmography
Baby Boom
Movie · Original Film Writer

Best. Christmas. Ever!
Movie · Screenplay

The Noel Diary
Movie · Screenplay

Alfie
Movie · Screenplay

The Parent Trap
Movie · Screenplay

Father of the Bride Part II
Movie · Screenplay

I Love Trouble
Movie · Screenplay

Once Upon a Crime
Movie · Screenplay

Father of the Bride
Movie · Screenplay

Baby Boom
TV · Writer · 3 eps

Baby Boom
Movie · Screenplay

Jumpin' Jack Flash
Movie · Screenplay

Irreconcilable Differences
Movie · Writer

Protocol
Movie · Story

Private Benjamin
Movie · Writer

Goin' South
Movie · Screenplay

House Calls
Movie · Screenplay

Smokey and the Bandit
Movie · Screenplay

Happy Days
TV · Writer · 1 ep
Getting Together
TV · Writer · 1 ep

The Odd Couple
TV · Writer · 1 ep
Barefoot in the Park
TV · Writer · 2 eps