Gil Friesen
Film Producer

Gil Friesen Net Worth

Gil Friesen (1937-2012) was a prominent entertainment executive who was born in California. He was the head of A&M Records from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, and was the producer of the 1985 film The Breakfast Club. He was also one of the founders of the Classic Sports Cable Network.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 19, 1937
Birth Place California
Age 83 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 13, 2012 (age 75)
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💰 Net worth: $1.3 Million (2024)

About

Remembered for heading A&M Records during the late 1970s, 1980s, and first year of the 1990s, this entertainment executive was also the leading Producer of the 1985 classic film The Breakfast Club. In addition, he was one of the founders of the Classic Sports Cable Network.

Before Fame

While attending the University of California, Los Angeles, he worked as an assistant at Capitol Records. He later secured employment with Kapp Records.

Trivia

In the last year of his life, he produced the Academy Award-winning documentary film 20 Feet from Stardom.

Family Life

He grew up in Pasadena, California. He and his wife Janet raised three children: Uma, Theo, and Tyler.

Associated With

While working as a music Producer, he promoted the career of singer Janet Jackson.

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