About
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
Best. Christmas. Ever!2023 · Executive Producer, Screenplay
The Noel Diary2022 · Screenplay, Director
Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)2020 · Executive Producer
Him and Us2006 · Director
Alfie2004 · Director, Producer, Screenplay
The Affair of the Necklace2001 · Director, Producer
The Parent Trap1998 · Producer, Second Unit Director, Screenplay
Father of the Bride Part II1995 · Director, Screenplay
I Love Trouble1994 · Director, Screenplay
Once Upon a Crime1992 · Screenplay
Father of the Bride1991 · Director, Screenplay
Baby Boom1987 · Director, Screenplay
Jumpin' Jack Flash1986 · Screenplay
Protocol1984 · Story
Irreconcilable Differences1984 · Writer, Director
Private Benjamin1980 · Producer, Writer
Goin' South1978 · Screenplay
House Calls1978 · Screenplay
Smokey and the Bandit1977 · Screenplay