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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.

  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 4, 2020 · June 4, 2020. Bruce Jay Friedman, an Oscar-nominated screenwriter who was best known for his comic novels and plays that veered from broad humor to uncomfortable encounters with the absurd,...

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  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 · Writer Bruce Jay Friedman, who received an Oscar nomination for the 1984 comedy “ Splash ,” died Wednesday at his home in Brooklyn. He was 90. His death was confirmed by his son Josh, who...

  8. Jun 3, 2020 · Bruce Jay Friedman, an author, playwright and Oscar-nominated screenplay writer for Tom Hanks’s 1984 film Splash, died today in New York City. He was 90 and no cause of death was given by his...

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