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Irving Brecher

Bio: Irving Brecher was an American screenwriter, producer, and director celebrated for his work in comedy. He began his career writing jokes for radio personalities before transitioning to film
Born: Sat, Jan 17 1914
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Mon, Nov 17 2008
Irving Brecher is 94 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie
Irving Brecher was 49 in Bye Bye Birdie as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1963
Poster of Sail A Crooked Ship
Sail A Crooked Ship
Irving Brecher was 47 in Sail A Crooked Ship as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1961
Poster of Cry for Happy
Cry for Happy
Irving Brecher was 47 in Cry for Happy as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1961
Poster of Meet Me in St. Louis
Meet Me in St. Louis
Irving Brecher was 45 in Meet Me in St. Louis as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 1959
Poster of Somebody Loves Me
Somebody Loves Me
Irving Brecher was 38 in Somebody Loves Me as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 1952
Poster of The Life of Riley
The Life of Riley
Irving Brecher was 35 in The Life of Riley as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1949
Poster of Yolanda and the Thief
Yolanda and the Thief
Irving Brecher was 31 in Yolanda and the Thief as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1945
Poster of Meet Me in St. Louis
Meet Me in St. Louis
Irving Brecher was 30 in Meet Me in St. Louis as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 28 1944
Poster of Best Foot Forward
Best Foot Forward
Irving Brecher was 29 in Best Foot Forward as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1943
Poster of Du Barry was a Lady
Du Barry was a Lady
Irving Brecher was 29 in Du Barry was a Lady as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1943
Poster of Shadow of the Thin Man
Shadow of the Thin Man
Irving Brecher was 27 in Shadow of the Thin Man as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1941
Poster of Go West
Go West
Irving Brecher was 26 in Go West as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1940
Poster of At the Circus
At the Circus
Irving Brecher was 25 in At the Circus as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1939
Poster of New Faces of 1937
New Faces of 1937
Irving Brecher was 23 in New Faces of 1937 as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1937

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Irving Brecher was 45+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
Poster of The People's Choice
The People's Choice
Irving Brecher was 41+ in The People's Choice as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1955
Poster of The Life of Riley
The Life of Riley
Irving Brecher was 35+ in The Life of Riley as 'Writer, Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1949