Director

Irving Brecher

Writing

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Directed movies: 3Directed series: 0All crew credits: 17

TMDB ID: 13981

IMDb ID: nm0106505

Known for: Writing

Born: January 17, 1914

Died: November 17, 2008

Age: 94

Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1937 - 1993

Years active: 57

Average TMDB rating: 6.54

Wikidata: Q382596

Also known as

Irv S. Brecher • Irving S. Brecher • Irving Sidney Brecher

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Director (3)Screenplay (10)Creator (1)Original Film Writer (1)Producer (1)Writer (1)

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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.

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