Bruce Jay Friedman
Bruce Jay Friedman was born on April 26, 1930, in the Bronx, New York. After attending the University of Missouri as a journalism major, he served in the United States Air Force. Friedman was married ... Read more
Bruce Jay Friedman was born on April 26, 1930, in the Bronx, New York. After attending the University of Missouri as a journalism major, he served in the United States Air Force. Friedman was married in 1954 and shortly afterward started a journalism career. He worked for Magazine Management Company, writing for magazines such as "Men," "Male," and "Man's World." Friedman published numerous novels such as “Stern,” “Far from the City of Class,” “A Mother's Kiss,” and “The Dick.” In 1968 he wrote his first play, SCUBA DUBA, published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. and won his first Obie award. Friedman is best known for his screenplays for “Stir Crazy,” “Doctor Detroit,” and “Splash,” which won an Academy Award nomination and the New York Film Critics Circle Award. Friedman currently lives in New York City.