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Name
  
Budd Friedman


Role
  
Actor

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Full Name
  
Budd M. Friedman

Born
  
June 6, 1932 (age 92) (
1932-06-06
)
Los Angeles, California

TV shows
  
National Lampoon's Funny Money

Similar People
  
Andy Kaufman, Milos Forman, Judd Apatow

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Budd M. Friedman (born June 6, 1932 in Los Angeles, California) is best known as the founder and original proprietor and MC of the Improvisation Comedy Club, which opened in 1963, on West 44th Street near the SE corner of 9th Avenue, in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan. He was instrumental in launching the comedy careers of Rodney Dangerfield, Richard Lewis, Robert Klein, Jay Leno, Andy Kaufman, Freddie Prinze, Steve Landesberg, Jimmie Walker, and for a brief time, managed Bette Midler at the early stages of her career. It was with Friedman's help and guidance that Ms. Midler first appeared on The Tonight Show.

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He is also an actor and producer. Friedman also opened an Improv club at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. as well as Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, California.

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Korean War

Friedman served in the infantry in the US Army during the Korean War. He was wounded by an enemy grenade during his first day in action in the summer of 1953 while his unit was assaulting Pork Chop Hill. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The ceasefire went into effect while he was still recuperating in the hospital.

Actor

  • National Lampoon's Funny Money (2003) ... as Announcer
  • Man on the Moon (1999) ... as Himself
  • Star 80 (1983) ... as Emcee
  • An Evening at the Improv (1982) ... as Host
  • Producer

  • National Lampoon's Funny Money (2003) ... executive producer
  • An Evening at the Improv (1982) ... executive producer
  • Filmography

    Actor
    2012
    Louie (TV Series) as
    Budd
    - Late Show: Part 1 (2012) - Budd
    2009
    Funny People as
    Budd Friedman
    2009
    Cry of the Mummy (Short) as
    Improv Host
    2008
    The Boneyard Collection as
    Improv Host (segment "Cry of the Mummy")
    2002
    Mr. Bill Does Vegas (Short)
    2000
    Mambo Café as
    Goon #2
    1999
    Man on the Moon as
    Budd Friedman
    1989
    That's Adequate as
    Stand-up Comic
    1984
    The Rosebud Beach Hotel as
    Customer
    1983
    Star 80 as
    Emcee
    1979
    Diary of a Young Comic (TV Movie)
    Producer
    2016
    One Minute Comic: The Rob Sampson Story (Video documentary) (co-producer)
    2013
    The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall (TV Special documentary) (executive producer)
    2003
    Funny Money (TV Series) (executive producer)
    2002
    Diet Coke with Lemon Celebrates 40 Years of Laughter: At the Improv (TV Movie documentary) (producer)
    1996
    Don't Quit Your Day Job (Video Game) (executive producer)
    1984
    Superstars of Comedy Salute the Improv (TV Movie) (producer)
    1981
    An Evening at the Improv (TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
    - Episode #1.5 (1981) - (executive producer)
    1972
    The Monday Night Special (TV Series) (producer - as Bud Friedman)
    Miscellaneous
    2014
    American Comedy Awards (TV Special) (executive consultant)
    2002
    Diet Coke with Lemon Celebrates 40 Years of Laughter: At the Improv (TV Movie documentary) (archival material)
    1981
    Full Moon High (production consultant - as Bud Friedman)
    Thanks
    2013
    Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor (Documentary) (special thanks)
    2011
    Pablo Francisco: They Put It Out There (TV Special) (special thanks)
    2009
    Dat Phan Live (Video) (special thanks)
    2009
    Funny People (special thanks: The Improv)
    2004
    100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (TV Mini Series) (special thanks - as Bud Friedman)
    1993
    But... Seriously (TV Special documentary) (thanks)
    1992
    Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Comedy Video (Video) (special thanks)
    1990
    Dennis Miller: Black and White (TV Special) (special thanks)
    1987
    The 11th Annual Young Comedians (TV Special) (thanks)
    1987
    On Location: Women of the Night (TV Special) (thanks: The Improvisation - as Bud Friedman)
    1986
    The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion (TV Special) (special thanks)
    1971
    Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin' (TV Special) (special thanks - as Bud Friedman)
    Self
    2017
    Sandy Wexler as
    Self
    2016
    One Minute Comic: The Rob Sampson Story (Video documentary) as
    Self
    2016
    Dying Laughing (Documentary) as
    Self - Founder of The Improv
    2016
    Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg (Documentary) as
    Self
    2013
    The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall (TV Special documentary) as
    Self (Founder of The Improv)
    2013
    Never Not Funny (Podcast Series) as
    Self
    - Pardcast-a-Thon 2013 (2013) - Self
    2013
    Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) as
    Self - Guest
    - Episode dated 26 November 2013 (2013) - Self - Guest
    2013
    The Business of Comedy (Documentary) as
    Self
    2013
    Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (Documentary) as
    Self
    2012
    Biography (TV Series documentary) as
    Self - Improv Club Owner
    - Rodney Dangerfield (2012) - Self - Improv Club Owner
    2012
    WTF with Marc Maron (Podcast Series) as
    Self - Guest
    - Budd Friedman (2012) - Self - Guest
    2011
    Actors Entertainment (TV Series) as
    Self
    - ActorsE Chat: Budd Friedman/John Michael Ferrari and Brett (2011) - Self
    2010
    I Am Comic (Documentary) as
    Self
    2009
    The Tragic Side of Comedy (TV Movie documentary) as
    Self
    2006
    Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (TV Series) as
    Self
    - The Wrap Party (2006) - Self
    2004
    TV Guide Close Up: From Comedy Club to Primetime (TV Movie documentary) as
    Self
    2004
    Goodnight, We Love You (Documentary) as
    Self
    2004
    When Stand-Up Comics Ruled the World (TV Movie documentary) as
    Self
    1998
    E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series documentary) as
    Self
    - Ellen Degeneres (2004) - Self
    - Freddie Prinze (1998) - Self
    2003
    Funny Money (TV Series) as
    Announcer
    2002
    Diet Coke with Lemon Celebrates 40 Years of Laughter: At the Improv (TV Movie documentary) as
    Self
    2001
    Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians (Video) as
    Self (uncredited)
    2001
    The Comedy Team of Pete & James as
    Self
    1999
    The Shoe Store (Documentary) as
    Self
    1996
    Don't Quit Your Day Job (Video Game) as
    Self
    1981
    An Evening at the Improv (TV Series) as
    Self - Host
    - Budd Friedman, Tom Parks, Rhonda Shear, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Bobcat Goldthwait, Steven Kravitz, Dan Davis, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Marsha Warfield, Dana Gould, Nancy Norton, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Mo Gaffney, Earl David Reed, Mark Legan, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Bill Kirchenbauer, Jeff Brown, Al Romas, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Mike Farrell, John Pinette, Bruce Gold, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Jonathan Silverman, Chris Mancini, Gerry Bednob, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Emma Samms, Joey Keys, Leland Cotton Brown, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Michael O'Keefe, Jeff Jena, Beth Donahue, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Leann Hunley, Doug Benson, Gary Lazer, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Roy Firestone, Rick Overton, Scott LaRose, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Susan Sullivan, Steve White, Mike Ciccone, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Bill Maher, Mike Dugan, John Heffron, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Charles Fleisher, Kent Kasper, Sandy Wolshin, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Janet Hubert, Glenn Super, Mary Anne Kelly, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Mary Lou Retton, Bruce Fine, Sue Lee McCullough, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - James Avery, Chris Pendleton, Darryl Lenox, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Connie Stevens, Fran Solomita, Andrea Walker, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Jerry Springer, Chas Elstner, Al Clethen Jr., and more! (1994) - Self - Host
    - Mark Hamill, John Padon, Brent Kushman, and more! (1993) - Self - Host
    - Leeza Gibbons, Ali Leroi, Mike Sweeney, and more! (1993) - Self - Host
    - Joe Theismann, Amy Foster, Mike Price, and more! (1993) - Self - Host
    - Wil Shriner, Jay Charbonneau, Randy Credico, and more! (1993) - Self - Host
    - Mary Hart, Eric Champnella, Chuck Sklar, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Gene Barry, Alex Reid, Leslie Norris, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Rita Coolidge, Kevin James, Frank Miles, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Héctor Elizondo, Becky Blaney, Carl Banks, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Paul Anka, Tim Wiggins, Diane Nichols, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Garry Ownes, René Hix, Dan Wilson, Dean Oleson, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Richard Moll, Bob Gautreau, Marvin Thomas, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Zsa Zsa Gábor, Sean Morey, Jeff Marder, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - George Takei, John Joseph, Johnny Dark, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Stephanie Hodge, Ray Thomas, Harland Williams, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Rip Taylor, Bill Tucker, Richard Carter, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Pat Corley, Chip Chinery, Joey Gutierrez, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Jeff Altman, Carrot Top, Dick Hardwick, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Rebeca Arthur, Doug Kleiman, Jon Borchers, and more! (1992) - Self - Host
    - Dana Gould (1992) - Self - Host
    - Michael McKean (1991) - Self - Host
    - Vicki Lawrence (1991) - Self - Host
    - Dennis Franz (1991) - Self - Host
    - Paul Sorvino, Andy Andrews, Bobby Gaylor, and more! (1991) - Self - Host
    - Corbin Bernsen, Spike Manton, Norm McDonald, and more! (1991) - Self - Host
    - Chaka Khan (1991) - Self - Host
    - Evening at the Improv (1991) - Self - Host
    - Michael Feinstein (1991) - Self - Host
    - Shadoe Stevens, Tony Visic, Adam Sandler, and more! (1991) - Self - Host
    - James Earl Jones, Steve Iott, Randy Kagan, and more! (1990) - Self - Host
    - Vikki Carr, Roger Kabler, Dexter Madison and more (1990) - Self - Host
    - Jack Carter, Dan St. Paul, Evan Davis and more (1990) - Self - Host
    - Jackée (1990) - Self - Host
    - Robert Culp (1990) - Self - Host
    - Danny Aiello, George Lopez, Rick Reynolds and more (1990) - Self - Host
    - Janis Siegal, Todd Glass, Will Durst and more (1990) - Self - Host
    - Mary Wilson, Doug Starks, Jerry Minor and more (1990) - Self - Host
    - Herb Alpert, Anita Wise, Max Alexander and more (1990) - Self - Host
    - Tom Wopat, Pat Bullard, J. Anthony Brown and more (1990) - Self - Host
    - Mariette Hartley, Jack Mayberry, Rick Overton and more (1990) - Self - Host
    - Greg Evigan, Glenn Hirsch, Greg Otto and more (1990) - Self - Host
    - Mark Price, Mario Joyner, Rick Rockwell and more (1990) - Self - Host
    - Ken Kercheval, Monty Hoffman, Howie Gold and more (1990) - Self - Host
    - Phyllis Diller (1989) - Self - Host
    - Robert Englund, Joanne Astrow, Fielding West, Mike Langworthy, Howard Busgang and Ron Darian (1989) - Self - Host
    - Martha Quinn, Michael Pace, Jann Karam, Al Clethan Jr., Dennis Wolfberg and JTO and Bobby Duck (1989) - Self - Host
    - Katey Sagal & Ed O'Neill, Jerry Swallow, David Strassman and more (1988) - Self - Host
    - Jack Scalia, Gary Minor, Jeff Fultz and more (1988) - Self - Host
    - Allyce Beasley, Monica Piper, Drake Sather and more (1988) - Self - Host
    - Robin Leach, Max Alexander, Will Durst and more (1988) - Self - Host
    - Tim Matheson, David Spade, Dennis Wolfberg and more (1988) - Self - Host
    - Allen Rashims, Jeff De Hart, Evan Davis and more (1981) - Self - Host
    1990
    1990 Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search (TV Special) as
    Self
    1989
    Can We Be Serious (TV Movie documentary)
    1989
    1989 Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search (TV Movie) as
    Self
    1984
    Superstars of Comedy Salute the Improv (TV Movie) as
    Self
    1976
    On Location: Freddie Prinze and Friends (TV Special documentary) as
    Self

    References

    Budd Friedman Wikipedia


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