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Comment: Don't see that much in-depth coverage, I only see in-depth coverage on references 2 and 11, only the latter is proper. TheNuggeteer (talk) 12:19, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
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Roy Freirich | |
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| Born | New York, New York, United States |
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| Alma mater | |
| Period | Contemporary |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse |
Debrah Neal (m. 1992) |
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| royfreirich | |
Roy Freirich is an American screenwriter and novelist living in Malibu, California; as "Roy Freeland"[1][2], he is also known as a songwriter.
He began has writing career as a songwriter for Warner Music Group and EMI, penning lyrics sung by Aretha Franklin and Smokey Robinson, and films such as A Goofy Movie and Top Gun.[1][3] In 1983, Freirich was nominated for Best Album Or Original Score Written For A Motion Picture Or A Television Special at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards.[4]
Freirich has also written screenplays for FOX Searchlight[5], Warner Bros.[6], and DreamWorks.[7] Freirich wrote the novel and screenplay adaptation for Winged Creatures.[6][8][9][10]
Early Life
Freirich was born in New York City, and graduated from from Beloit College in 1974.[11] He received his Master’s Degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan.[12]
Freirich previously worked as Associate Editor for the Beloit Poetry Journal.[13]
Career
Freirich began his career as a songwriter, working with on contract with Warner Music Group and EMI.[1] He has received numerous gold and platinum certifications, as well as a Grammy nomination in 1983 for Best Album Or Original Score Written For A Motion Picture Or A Television Special.[1][4] His most recent song, Songs from a Social Distance (2023), was co-written with and performed by Teitur Lassen.[14]
As a screenwriter, Freirich worked on projects for DreamWorks.[7] and Fox Searchlight[5]. He notably wrote the screenplay adaptation for the Sony film release of his novel Winged Creatures[6][8][9][10]. The 2008 psychological thriller stars Forest Whitaker, Kate Beckinsale, Dakota Fanning, Josh Hutcherson, Guy Pearce, Jennifer Hudson, Jackie Earle Haley, and Jeanne Tripplehorn.[9]
His sophomore novel, Deprivation, was released in March, 2020.[15][16]
Novels
Winged Creatures (St. Martin's Press, 2008)
Deprivation (Meerkat Press, 2020)
Filmography
Winged Creatures (Screenwriter & Producer, 2008)
Songwriting Credits
Another Night (1985), performed by Aretha Franklin
Just Another Kiss (1990), performed by Smokey Robinson
Meaning of the Word (1987), performed by Laura Branigan
Songs from a Social Distance (2023), performed by Teitur Lassen
This Night Won't Last Forever (1978), performed by Bill LaBounty
Movie Soundtracks
Top Gun Soundtrack
Brooklyn Girls from Donnie Brasco
Stand Out & i2i from A Goofy Movie
Staying Alive
Flashdance
References
- ^ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Jaxsta". jaxsta.com. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Roy Freirich Biography". Roy Freirich. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ Pearson, Ben (2020-04-24). "'A Goofy Movie' At 25: An Oral History Of "I2I" And The Powerline Concert Scene". SlashFilm. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ 4.0 4.1 "26th Annual GRAMMY Awards | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ 5.0 5.1 B, Brian (2005-06-13). "Fox Searchlight is Frontin'". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Fleming, Michael (2007-05-15). "Sony Pictures acquires 'Creatures'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ 7.0 7.1 LaPorte, Nicole (2004-06-15). "Scribe set for 'Salvati'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ 8.0 8.1 "Winged Creatures by Roy Freirich". www.publishersweekly.com. 2007-11-12. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Koehler, Robert (2008-06-25). "Winged Creatures". Variety. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ 10.0 10.1 Kilday, Gregg (2007-05-02). "Peace Arch acquires 'Winged Creatures'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ "Beloit College Class of 1974 Alumni, Beloit, WI". www.classof1974beloitcollege.com. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "MCommunity". mcommunity.umich.edu. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "| Beloit Poetry Journal". www.bpj.org. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ "SONGS FROM A SOCIAL DISTANCE, by TEITUR & AARHUS JAZZ ORCHESTRA". Teitur. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ DEPRIVATION | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Manaiza Jr, Jose Angel (11 April 2019). "DEPRIVATION (Interview with Roy Freirich)". Medium. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
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