Irving Brecher

Personal Info

Known For Writer

Gender Male

Birthday 1914-01-17

Deathday 2008-11-17 (94 years old)

Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As Irv S. Brecher, Irving S. Brecher, Irving Sidney Brecher

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

Writer

1963
Bye Bye Birdie

as Screenplay

1961
Cry for Happy

as Screenplay

1959
Meet Me in St. Louis

as Original Film Writer

1952
1949
1949
1945
Yolanda and the Thief

as Screenplay

1944
Meet Me in St. Louis

as Screenplay

1943
Best Foot Forward

as Screenplay

1943
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

Director

1961
1952
Somebody Loves Me

as Director

1949
The Life of Riley

as Director

Producer

1949
The Life of Riley

as Producer

1949
The Life of Riley

as Producer

Creator

1955