Budd M. Friedman net worth is
$300,000
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Budd Friedman (born June 6, 1932) 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.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.
| Full Name | Budd M. Friedman |
| Net Worth | $300,000 |
| Date Of Birth | 1932-06-06 |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew |
| Nicknames | Budd Friedman, Friedman, Budd |
| # | Fact |
|---|
| 1 | Founder of the Improv. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Louie | 2012 | TV Series | Budd |
| Funny People | 2009 | | Budd Friedman |
| Cry of the Mummy | 2009 | Short | Improv Host |
| The Boneyard Collection | 2008 | | |
| Funny Money | 2003 | TV Series | Announcer |
| Mambo Café | 2000 | | Goon #2 |
| Man on the Moon | 1999 | | Budd Friedman |
| That's Adequate | 1989 | | Stand-up Comic |
| The Rosebud Beach Hotel | 1984 | | Customer |
| Star 80 | 1983 | | Emcee |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| One Minute Comic: The Rob Sampson Story | 2016 | Video documentary co-producer | |
| The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall | 2013 | TV Movie documentary executive producer | |
| Funny Money | 2003 | TV Series executive producer | |
| Diet Coke with Lemon Celebrates 40 Years of Laughter: At the Improv | 2002 | TV Movie documentary producer | |
| Don't Quit Your Day Job | 1996 | Video Game executive producer | |
| Superstars of Comedy Salute the Improv | 1984 | TV Movie producer | |
| An Evening at the Improv | 1982 | TV Series executive producer - 1 episode | |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| American Comedy Awards | 2014 | TV Special executive consultant | |
| Diet Coke with Lemon Celebrates 40 Years of Laughter: At the Improv | 2002 | TV Movie documentary archival material | |
| Full Moon High | 1981 | production consultant - as Bud Friedman | |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor | 2013 | Documentary special thanks | |
| They Put It Out There | 2011 | TV Movie special thanks | |
| Dat Phan Live | 2009 | Video special thanks | |
| 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time | 2004 | TV Mini-Series special thanks - as Bud Friedman | |
| Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Comedy Video | 1992 | Video special thanks | |
| Dennis Miller: Black and White | 1990 | TV Movie special thanks | |
| The 11th Annual Young Comedians | 1987 | TV Special thanks | |
| Women of the Night | 1987 | TV Special thanks: The Improvisation - as Bud Friedman | |
| The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion | 1986 | TV Special special thanks | |
| Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin' | 1971 | Documentary special thanks - as Bud Friedman | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| One Minute Comic: The Rob Sampson Story | 2016 | Video documentary | Himself |
| The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall | 2013 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (Founder of The Improv) |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Business of Comedy | 2013 | Documentary | Himself |
| Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic | 2013 | Documentary | Himself |
| Actors Entertainment | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| I Am Comic | 2010 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Tragic Side of Comedy | 2009 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| TV Guide Close Up: From Comedy Club to Primetime | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Goodnight, We Love You | 2004 | Documentary | Himself |
| When Stand-Up Comics Ruled the World | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 1998-2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Diet Coke with Lemon Celebrates 40 Years of Laughter: At the Improv | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians | 2001 | Video | Himself (uncredited) |
| The Comedy Team of Pete & James | 2001 | | Himself |
| The Shoe Store | 1999 | Documentary | Himself |
| Don't Quit Your Day Job | 1996 | Video Game | Himself |
| An Evening at the Improv | 1992-1996 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| 1990 Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search | 1990 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Can We Be Serious | 1989 | TV Movie documentary | |
| 1989 Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search | 1989 | TV Movie | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|
| 1999 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Casting Society of America, USA | | |
| 1984 | ACE | CableACE Awards | Comedy Special | Superstars of Comedy Salute the Improv (1984) |
Known for movies
