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Ron J. Friedman

b. 1974

American screenwriter

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About Ron J. Friedman

Born 1974. Ron J. Friedman is an American screenwriter.

Ron J. Friedman is an American screenwriter best known for his work with writing partner Steve Bencich.

Friedman and Bencich have collaborated on screenplays for several animated films, including Brother Bear, Chicken Little and Open Season. DreamWorks has purchased their comedy screenplay Gullible's Travels, about a gullible man who travels in time in a portable toilet.

In August 2023, their film The Monkey King was the most streamed program on Netflix and reached number 1 in 93 countries.

Filmography Screenplays, all co-written with Steve Bencich: The Best Movie Ever Made (1994; with John King, Chris LaMont and David Wrightfield) Paul McCall (1996; with Benjamin Hershleder) Brother Bear (2003; with Tab Murphy, Lorne Cameron and David Hoselton) Chicken Little (2005; with Ron Anderson) Open Season (2006; with Nat Mauldin) Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010) The Monkey King (2023; with Rita Hsiao)

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Important facts

Born
30 December 1974, Manhattan
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Screenwriter
Nationality
United States
Education
Florida State University, University of Arizona, Thunderbird High School, Florida State University College of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts
Also known as
Ron Jared Friedman

People in Ron J. Friedman's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Steve Bencich
b. 1970
Screenwriter
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John King
b. 1963
Journalist
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Rita
b. 1962
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Tab Murphy
b. 1963
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Anderson
b. 1988
Association football player
 Portrait of David Hoselton
David Hoselton
b. 1968
Screenwriter
 Portrait of Ron Anderson
Ron Anderson
b. 1958
Basketball player

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ron J. Friedman?

American screenwriter

When was Ron J. Friedman born?

Ron J. Friedman was born on 30 December 1974 in Manhattan.

What is Ron J. Friedman's occupation?

Ron J. Friedman is a screenwriter.

What nationality is Ron J. Friedman?

Ron J. Friedman is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ron J. Friedman

· Wikidata: Q7363966

· DBpedia: Ron J. Friedman

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