Gil Friesen

About Gil Friesen

Birth Day: March 19, 1937
Birth Place: California
Died On: Dec 13, 2012 (age 75)
Birth Sign: Pisces

Gil Friesen Net Worth

Gil Friesen was born on March 19, 1937 in California. 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.
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💰Gil Friesen Net worth: 1.3 Million

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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.