Person in history
Charles Shyer
Charles Shyer, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1941)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2024 · December 27
Their story
Who they were
Charles Richard Shyer was an American filmmaker. Shyer's films are mainly comedies, often with a romcom overtone. His writing-directing credits include Private Benjamin (1980), Irreconcilable Differences (1984), Baby Boom (1987), Father of the Bride (1991), The Parent Trap (1998), The Affair of the Necklace (2001), and Alfie (2004).
Why this date
Charles Shyer appears on our December 27 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Charles Shyer
When did Charles Shyer die?
December 27 2024.
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