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
💰 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.