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'Private Benjamin' & 'Father of the Bride' Filmmaker Charles Shyer Dies at the Age of 83
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scrn loglineLegendary comedy screenwriter Charles Shyer, behind hits like 'Private Benjamin' and 'Father of the Bride', passes away at 83, leaving an indelible mark on Hollywood's golden age.beat sheet- Shyer's screenplay for 'Private Benjamin' earned him an Oscar nomination, showcasing his knack for crafting smart, unapologetic female-driven comedies that resonated with audiences.
- As the co-writer and director of 'Father of the Bride', Shyer reinvented the classic family comedy, cementing Steve Martin's status as a leading man and earning over $100 million at the box office.
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'Private Benjamin' & 'Father of the Bride' Filmmaker Charles Shyer Dies at the Age of 83
MovieWebStory by Hanumanth Reddy
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Legendary comedy screenwriter Charles Shyer, behind hits like 'Private Benjamin' and 'Father of the Bride', passes away at 83, leaving an indelible mark on Hollywood's golden age.
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- Shyer's screenplay for 'Private Benjamin' earned him an Oscar nomination, showcasing his knack for crafting smart, unapologetic female-driven comedies that resonated with audiences.
- As the co-writer and director of 'Father of the Bride', Shyer reinvented the classic family comedy, cementing Steve Martin's status as a leading man and earning over $100 million at the box office.
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Charles Shyer, 'Private Benjamin', 'Father of the Bride'