Bruce Jay Friedman | |
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 Friedman in 2014 | |
| Born | April 26, 1930 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 3, 2020 (aged 90) Brooklyn, New York City, U.S |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri (BA) |
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| Spouses | Ginger Howard
(m. 1954; div. 1978)Patricia O'Donohue
(m. 1983) |
| Children | 4, including Josh Alan and Drew Friedman |
Bruce Jay Friedman (April 26, 1930 – June 3, 2020) was an American novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and actor. He was noted for his versatility of writing in both literature and pop culture. He was also a trailblazer in the style of modern American black humor. The themes he wrote about reflected the major changes taking place in society during the 1960s and 1970s. Many of his stories were inspired by the events of his personal life.