About

Known credits:
21
Birthday:
1914-01-17
Place of birth:
New York City, New York, USA
Website:
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Irving Brecher

Overview

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
2004 Remarks on Marx Actor N/A
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1993 The Unknown Marx Brothers Actor Self 58
Average
1982 The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell Actor Self N/A
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Directing
1961 Sail A Crooked Ship Directing Director 59
Average
1952 Somebody Loves Me Directing Director 59
Average
1949 The Life of Riley Directing Director 59
Average

Writing
1963 Bye Bye Birdie Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1961 Cry for Happy Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1959 Meet Me in St. Louis Writing Original Film Writer 58
Average
1952 Somebody Loves Me Writing Writer 59
Average
1949 The Life of Riley Writing Writer 59
Average
1945 Yolanda and the Thief Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1944 Meet Me in St. Louis Writing Screenplay 63
Fair
1943 Best Foot Forward Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1943 Du Barry was a Lady Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1941 Shadow of the Thin Man Writing Screenplay 60
Fair
1940 Go West Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1939 At the Circus Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1937 New Faces of 1937 Writing Screenplay 58
Average

Production
1949 The Life of Riley Production Producer 69
Fair
1949 The Life of Riley Production Producer 59
Average