Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Old English (Budda)
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Budd Friedman: American actor.
Born (died at age 90).
Budd Friedman has 1 credits in our database.
Filmography (1)
Biography
Gerson Merton Lenord Friedman (June 6, 1932 – November 12, 2022), known professionally as Budd Friedman, was an American actor and comedian, as well 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. He was also an actor and producer.
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How old was Budd Friedman?
Budd Friedman was born on and passed away on at the age of 90.
What movies or shows has Budd Friedman been in?
Budd Friedman has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Man on the Moon (1999).
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