Charles Scheer, director of one of the most memorable comedies of the 1990s, has died at the age of 83.

Charles Scheier, best known for directing cult comedies Father of the Bride 1 and 2 in the 1990s, died on Friday, December 27, at the age of 83. The sad news was announced by his daughter Hallie Myers-Schier American media.

Goldie Hawn’s husband and producer

After attending UCLA and beginning as an assistant director and production manager, Charles Scheier turned to writing. A screenwriter for several television series, including Happy Days, he began his film career by signing several scripts, including Heading South (1978), directed by Jack Nicholson.

A professional association with his partner Nancy Myers in 1980 was a turning point in Charles Scheer’s career. They wrote and produced La Bidasse, Goldie Hawn, Nancy Meyers then accompanied her husband in many of his productions, from the dramatic comedy Divorce in Hollywood (1984) to the more family plays Baby Boom (1987) and Father of the Bride (Father of the Bride). 1991).

The king of comedy

Specializing in comedy, a genre in which he is most notably directed by Julia Roberts (Les Complices, 1994) and Jude Law (Irrésistible Alfie, 2004), Charles Scheier can do other things as well, as evidenced by the production of the historical drama L’. Necklace Affaire du (2001) worn by Hilary Swank.

However, it will remain inseparable from two cult comedies, which are Father of the Bride 1 and 2, released in 1992 and 1996 in France. Directed by Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, these two films were a phenomenal success in the 1990s, grossing $165 million worldwide.

As a reminder, the first part introduces us to George Banks, who is played by Steve Martin. The latter falls apart when his 22-year-old daughter, Annie, announces her marriage to Brian McKenzie. This “father hen” reluctantly gives consent. But on the day of the ceremony, George can only rejoice in his daughter’s happiness.

In the second episode we find his married daughter. George finally believes he has found peace when he announces that he is expecting a child. Unable to adapt to the idea of ​​being a grandfather at his age, Giorgi wants to prove that he is still young. Ready for anything, she goes so far as to dye her hair and sell the family home for another life.

If you want to (re)watch these memorable comedies, they are available on the Disney+ platform!