Charles Shyer, Filmmaker Who Focused on Women, Dies at 83

Charles Shyer, Filmmaker Who Focused on Women, Dies at 83

Charles Shyer, who co-wrote and directed a long string of hit comedies, including “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride” — many of which featured strong female leads and were made in collaboration with his former wife, Nancy Meyers — died on Dec. 27 in Los Angeles. He was 83. His daughters Annie … Read more

‘Father of the Bride’ director Charles Shyer dead at 83

‘Father of the Bride’ director Charles Shyer dead at 83

Hollywood director Charles Shyer has died at the age of 83. The father-of-four, famed for directing the 1991 remake of “Father of the Bride” died Friday in Los Angeles, his children confirmed in a statement to Variety. “It’s with an indescribably heavy heart that we share the news of our beloved father, Charles Shyer’s passing,’ they … Read more