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Irving Brecher

Writing Born Jan 17, 1914 Died Nov 17, 2008 New York City, New York, USA 23 credits
23
Total Credits
1937–1993
57 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Irving Brecher works in writing. Born January 17, 1914 in New York City, New York, USA. Died November 17, 2008. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The Unknown Marx Brothers
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Bye Bye Birdie · Screenplay
Cry for Happy · ScreenplaySail a Crooked Ship · Director
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis · WriterMeet Me in St. Louis · Original Film Writer
The People's Choice · Creator
Somebody Loves Me · DirectorSomebody Loves Me · Writer
The Life of Riley · ProducerThe Life of Riley · WriterThe Life of Riley · DirectorThe Life of Riley · WriterThe Life of Riley · Producer
Yolanda and the Thief · Screenplay
Meet Me in St. Louis · Screenplay
Du Barry Was a Lady · ScreenplayBest Foot Forward · Screenplay
Shadow of the Thin Man · Screenplay
Go West · Screenplay
At the Circus · Screenplay
New Faces of 1937 · Screenplay

Full Filmography

23 titles
  • The Unknown Marx Brothers (1993) as Self
  • The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell (1982) as Self
  • Bye Bye Birdie (1963) Screenplay
  • Cry for Happy (1961) Screenplay
  • Sail a Crooked Ship (1961) Director
  • The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) Writer
  • Meet Me in St. Louis (1959) Original Film Writer
  • The People's Choice (1955) Creator
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  • Somebody Loves Me (1952) Director
  • Somebody Loves Me (1952) Writer
  • The Life of Riley (1949) Producer
  • The Life of Riley (1949) Writer
  • The Life of Riley (1949) Director
  • The Life of Riley (1949) Writer
  • The Life of Riley (1949) Producer
  • Yolanda and the Thief (1945) Screenplay
  • Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) Screenplay
  • Du Barry Was a Lady (1943) Screenplay
  • Best Foot Forward (1943) Screenplay
  • Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) Screenplay
  • Go West (1940) Screenplay
  • At the Circus (1939) Screenplay
  • New Faces of 1937 (1937) Screenplay

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Irving Brecher best known for?

Irving Brecher is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Am Not a Robot (2017), Bye Bye Birdie (1963), Cry for Happy (1961), Rebel Without a Cause (1955).

When and where was Irving Brecher born?

Irving Brecher was born on January 17, 1914 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on November 17, 2008.

How many credits does Irving Brecher have?

Irving Brecher has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1993.

What is Irving Brecher's background in cinema and television?

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 al...

Irving Brecher by the numbers

23credits
19films
4TV series
1937–1993active years

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