AKA: Stephen Friedman
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 03/15/1937
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Death Date: 10/04/1996
Former entertainment attorney who made a successful debut as a producer with "The Last Picture Show" (1971) and formed his own company, Kings Road Entertainment, in 1974.
Began career as an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission
Became motion-picture attorney for Paramount and Columbia film studios and the Ashley Famous talent agency
1971
Feature debut as producer, "The Last Picture Show" after aquiring rights to the novel by Larry McMurty; film nominated for eight Academy Awards including Best Picture
1974
Wrote first screenplay, also produced, "Lovin' Molly"
1974
Formed production company, Kings Road Entertainment