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Charles Shyer, Writer-Director on ‘Baby Boom’ and the ‘Father of the Bride’ Remakes, Dies at 83
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scrn loglineCharles Shyer, the acclaimed writer-director behind beloved comedies like 'Baby Boom' and the 'Father of the Bride' remakes, passes away at 83, leaving behind an indelible mark on Hollywood.beat sheet- Shyer co-wrote the Oscar-nominated screenplay for the hit comedy 'Private Benjamin', starring Goldie Hawn, which helped launch his successful creative partnership with then-wife Nancy Meyers.
- The 'Father of the Bride' remakes starring Steve Martin were Shyer's biggest hits, with the first film spawning a sequel that allowed him to further mine the comedic potential of Martin's character.
Read the sourcecall sheetCharles Shyer, Nancy Meyers, Goldie Hawn, Steve Martin, Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor, Hilary Swank, Jude Law, Reese Witherspoon, DGA, Chesterfield Pictures, Progressive Pictures, Private Benjamin, Baby Boom, Father of the Bride, Father of the Bride Part II, Once Upon a Crime…, I Love Trouble, The Parent Trap, The Affair of the Necklace, Alfie, Home Again - DeadlineDeadline2dNo more articles
Charles Shyer, Writer-Director on ‘Baby Boom’ and the ‘Father of the Bride’ Remakes, Dies at 83
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Christy Pina
scrn logline
Charles Shyer, the acclaimed writer-director behind beloved comedies like 'Baby Boom' and the 'Father of the Bride' remakes, passes away at 83, leaving behind an indelible mark on Hollywood.
beat sheet
- Shyer co-wrote the Oscar-nominated screenplay for the hit comedy 'Private Benjamin', starring Goldie Hawn, which helped launch his successful creative partnership with then-wife Nancy Meyers.
- The 'Father of the Bride' remakes starring Steve Martin were Shyer's biggest hits, with the first film spawning a sequel that allowed him to further mine the comedic potential of Martin's character.
call sheet
Charles Shyer, Nancy Meyers, Goldie Hawn, Steve Martin, Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor, Hilary Swank, Jude Law, Reese Witherspoon, DGA, Chesterfield Pictures, Progressive Pictures, Private Benjamin, Baby Boom, Father of the Bride, Father of the Bride Part II, Once Upon a Crime…, I Love Trouble, The Parent Trap, The Affair of the Necklace, Alfie, Home Again