Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
October 11, 1941
Died
December 27, 2024 (83 years old)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Also Known As
- J.W. Melville
Charles Shyer
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
Writing
Best. Christmas. Ever!
Executive Producer, Screenplay
2023
The Noel Diary
Director, Screenplay
2022
Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)
Executive Producer
2020
Alfie
Director, Producer, Screenplay
2004
The Affair of the Necklace
Director, Producer
2001
The Parent Trap
Producer, Second Unit Director, Screenplay
1998
Father of the Bride Part II
Director, Screenplay
1995
I Love Trouble
Director, Screenplay
1994
Once Upon a Crime
Screenplay
1992
Father of the Bride
Director, Screenplay
1991
Baby Boom
Screenplay, Director
1987
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Screenplay
1986