Roy Freirich is an American screenwriter and novelist.[1][2] He began his 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]
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| Born | New York City, United States |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, novelist, songwriter |
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| Period | Contemporary |
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| Spouse |
Debrah Neal (m. 1992) |
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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
editFreirich was born in New York City, and graduated 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
editFreirich 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]
Works
editNovels
edit- Winged Creatures (St. Martin's Press, 2008)
- Deprivation (Meerkat Press, 2020)
Filmography
edit- Winged Creatures (Screenwriter & Producer, 2008)
Songwriting
edit- "This Night Won't Last Forever" (1978), performed by Bill LaBounty, Bob Dylan
- "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
Film soundtracks
edit- Top Gun Soundtrack
- "Brooklyn Girls" from Donnie Brasco
- "Stand Out" & "i2i" from A Goofy Movie
- Staying Alive
- Flashdance
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 "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.
- 1 2 "26th Annual GRAMMY Awards | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- 1 2 B, Brian (2005-06-13). "Fox Searchlight is Frontin'". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- 1 2 3 Fleming, Michael (2007-05-15). "Sony Pictures acquires 'Creatures'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- 1 2 LaPorte, Nicole (2004-06-15). "Scribe set for 'Salvati'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- 1 2 "Winged Creatures by Roy Freirich". www.publishersweekly.com. 2007-11-12. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- 1 2 3 Koehler, Robert (2008-06-25). "Winged Creatures". Variety. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- 1 2 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.