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  1. 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.

    • June 3, 2020 (aged 90), Brooklyn, New York City, U.S
  2. Jun 3, 2020 · Bruce Jay Friedman, whose early novels, short stories and plays were pioneering examples of modern American black humor, making dark but giggle-inducing sport of the deep, if not...

  3. Apr 22, 2024 · Bruce Jay Friedman, American comic author whose dark, mocking humor and social criticism were directed at the concerns and behaviors of American Jews. His work included novels, short stories, plays, essays, and screenplays. Learn more about Friedmans life and career.

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  4. Jun 3, 2020 · The New York Times reports that Friedman, a novelist and playwright who specialized in dark comedy, died on Wednesday. He wrote the 1984 romantic comedy \"Splash\" with Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah, among other films.

  5. Jun 4, 2020 · Bruce Jay Friedman, an Oscar-nominated screenplay writer and popular playwright and author known for the wry comedy and subtle pathos of such novels as “Stern” and “About Harry Towns” and for...

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  7. Jun 3, 2020 · Bruce Jay Friedman, who wrote novels, plays and screenplays with wry humor and modern angst, died at 90 in New York. He was nominated for an Oscar for Splash and had celebrity friends like Mario Puzo and Joseph Heller.

  8. Jun 3, 2020 · Bruce Jay Friedman, an Oscar-nominated screenwriter, popular playwright and author known for the wry comedy and subtle pathos of such novels as Stern and About Harry Towns and for his scripts...

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