Irving Brecher

Writing

Birthday

1914/01/17

Day of death

2008/11/17 (94 years old)

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also know as

Irv S. Brecher, Irving S. Brecher, Irving Sidney 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...Read more

Acting
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
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(1982) The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell

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The Unknown Marx Brothers
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(1993) The Unknown Marx Brothers

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(2004) Remarks on Marx

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