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).
Known for
Happy DaysSeries • 1974
The Odd CoupleSeries • 1970
The Parent TrapMovie • 1998
Father of the Bride Part IIMovie • 1995
Smokey and the BanditMovie • 1977
Father of the BrideMovie • 1991
Once Upon a CrimeMovie • 1992
Private BenjaminMovie • 1980
Jumpin' Jack FlashMovie • 1986
I Love TroubleMovie • 1994
AlfieMovie • 2004
The Noel DiaryMovie • 2022
Baby BoomMovie • 1987
Best. Christmas. Ever!Movie • 2023
Goin' SouthMovie • 1978
The Affair of the NecklaceMovie • 2001
Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)Movie • 2020
Irreconcilable DifferencesMovie • 1984
ProtocolMovie • 1984
House CallsMovie • 1978