Charles Shyer
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).
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Films (21)

Bonjour l'esprit de Noël !
2023 · Executive Producer, Screenplay

Le journal de Noël
2022 · Screenplay, Director

Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)
2020 · Executive Producer
The Parent Trap Reunion!
2020 · Self
Him and Us
2006 · Director

Irrésistible Alfie
2004 · Director, Producer, Screenplay

L'affaire du collier
2001 · Director, Producer

The Parent Trap
1998 · Producer, Second Unit Director, Screenplay

Father of the Bride Part II
1995 · Director, Screenplay

I Love Trouble
1994 · Director, Screenplay

Once Upon a Crime
1992 · Screenplay

Father of the Bride
1991 · Director, Screenplay

Baby Boom
1987 · Screenplay, Director

Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986 · Screenplay

Protocol
1984 · Story

Irreconcilable Differences
1984 · Director, Writer

Private Benjamin
1980 · Producer, Writer

Goin' South
1978 · Screenplay

House Calls
1978 · Screenplay

Smokey and the Bandit
1977 · Screenplay
Baby Boom
· Original Film Writer



