Polyphemus

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1914-01-17 (111 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Irving Brecher

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.

Known For

Acting

1993

1982

Writing

1963

Bye Bye Birdie as Screenplay

1961

Cry for Happy as Screenplay

1959

Meet Me in St. Louis as Original Film Writer

1952

1949

1945

Yolanda and the Thief as Screenplay

1944

Meet Me in St. Louis as Screenplay

1943

Best Foot Forward as Screenplay
Du Barry Was a Lady as Screenplay

1941

1940

Go West as Screenplay

1939

At the Circus as Screenplay

1937

New Faces of 1937 as Screenplay

Directing

1961

1952

Somebody Loves Me as Director

1949

The Life of Riley as Director

Production

1949

The Life of Riley as Producer
The Life of Riley as Producer

Creator

1955