Irving Brecher
Age: N/A | From: New York City, New York, USA
Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: Irv S. Brecher , Irving S. Brecher , Irving Sidney Brecher
Gender: Male
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
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Movie Involvements: 18
TV Involvements: 4
Most Famous Work
Biography
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. Brecher was the only writer to receive sole credit on Marx Brothers films, penning At the Circus (1939) and Go West (1940). He also contributed to the screenplay of The Wizard of Oz (1939). Brecher created the radio and television sitcom The Life of Riley, which aired from 1944 to 1951, and directed the film Meet Me in St. Louis (1944). His sharp wit and comedic timing earned him a reputation as one of America's leading humorists.
Most Famous Work
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
(1959) Writer
Bye Bye Birdie
(1963) Screenplay
Meet Me in St. Louis
(1944) Screenplay
Shadow of the Thin Man
(1941) Screenplay
Go West
(1940) Screenplay
At the Circus
(1939) Screenplay
The People's Choice
(1955) Creator
Du Barry Was a Lady
(1943) ScreenplayActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Self | |
| 1982 | Self | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Screenplay | |
| 1961 | Screenplay | |
| 1959 | Writer | |
| Writer | ||
| 1952 | Writer | |
| 1949 | Writer | |
| Writer | ||
| 1945 | Screenplay | |
| 1944 | Screenplay | |
| 1943 | Screenplay | |
| Screenplay | ||
| 1941 | Screenplay | |
| 1940 | Screenplay | |
| 1939 | Screenplay | |
| 1937 | Screenplay | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Directing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Director | |
| 1952 | Director | |
| 1949 | Director | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Creator
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Creator | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Production
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Producer | |
| Producer | ||
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |