Charles Shyer
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About
Screenwriter and director, most recognized for films like Private Benjamin and The Parent Trap. In 1977, he wrote Smokey and the Bandit. He wrote over 25 movies before he passed away.
Before Fame
He studied at UCLA before enrolling in the prestigious Director's Guild Apprenticeship program.
Trivia
His father, D.W. Griffith, was one of the principal founders of the Director's Guild of America. In 2022, he wrote the Netflix original movie The Noel Diary.
Family Life
He was married three times and had four children.
Associated With
He worked closely with actress Lindsay Lohan on his film The Parent Trap.
