Writing
Charles Shyer
Born 1941-10-11
Los Angeles, California, USA
Department: 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).
Known For
Prominent works featuring Charles Shyer
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The Parent Trap
1998
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Father of the Bride
1991
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Alfie
2004
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Smokey and the Bandit
1977
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Father of the Bride Part II
1995
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Happy Days
1974
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Baby Boom
1987
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Private Benjamin
1980
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The Noel Diary
2022
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Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (43 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Best. Christmas. Ever! | Executive Producer | Movie | 2023 |
| Best. Christmas. Ever! | Screenplay | Movie | 2023 |
 | The Noel Diary | Director | Movie | 2022 |
| The Noel Diary | Screenplay | Movie | 2022 |
 | Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) | Executive Producer | Movie | 2020 |
| The Parent Trap Reunion! | Self | Movie | 2020 | |
| Him and Us | Director | Movie | 2006 | |
 | Alfie | Director | Movie | 2004 |
| Alfie | Producer | Movie | 2004 |
| Alfie | Screenplay | Movie | 2004 |
 | The Affair of the Necklace | Director | Movie | 2001 |
| The Affair of the Necklace | Producer | Movie | 2001 |
 | The Parent Trap | Producer | Movie | 1998 |
| The Parent Trap | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1998 |
| The Parent Trap | Screenplay | Movie | 1998 |
 | Father of the Bride Part II | Director | Movie | 1995 |
| Father of the Bride Part II | Screenplay | Movie | 1995 |
 | I Love Trouble | Director | Movie | 1994 |
| I Love Trouble | Screenplay | Movie | 1994 |
 | Once Upon a Crime | Screenplay | Movie | 1992 |
 | Father of the Bride | Director | Movie | 1991 |
| Father of the Bride | Screenplay | Movie | 1991 |
 | Baby Boom | Director | TV Series | 1988 |
| Baby Boom | Writer | TV Series | 1988 |
| Baby Boom | Creator | TV Series | 1988 |
 | Baby Boom | Screenplay | Movie | 1987 |
| Baby Boom | Director | Movie | 1987 |
 | Jumpin' Jack Flash | Screenplay | Movie | 1986 |
 | Protocol | Story | Movie | 1984 |
 | Irreconcilable Differences | Director | Movie | 1984 |
| Irreconcilable Differences | Writer | Movie | 1984 |
 | Private Benjamin | Producer | Movie | 1980 |
| Private Benjamin | Writer | Movie | 1980 |
 | Goin' South | Screenplay | Movie | 1978 |
 | House Calls | Screenplay | Movie | 1978 |
 | Smokey and the Bandit | Screenplay | Movie | 1977 |
 | Happy Days | Writer | TV Series | 1974 |
| Getting Together | Writer | TV Series | 1971 | |
 | The Odd Couple | Director | TV Series | 1970 |
| The Odd Couple | Producer | TV Series | 1970 |
| The Odd Couple | Writer | TV Series | 1970 |
| Barefoot in the Park | Writer | TV Series | 1970 | |
| Baby Boom | Original Film Writer | Movie | — |