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| Popular As | David T. Friendly |
| Occupation | Producer |
| Age | 68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | May 1, 1956 (Los Angeles, California, USA) |
| Birthday | May 1 |
| Town/City | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
David T. Friendly’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.
David T. Friendly was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
David T. Friendly is an Academy Award-nominated producer for Best Picture nominee Little Miss Sunshine. He has been a film producer and motion picture executive for over thirty years. During his career, he has produced over twenty-five films to date and worked with some of the most prestigious directors including Ron Howard, Ed Zwick, and the team of Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.
Friendly has executive produced season 1-4 of the TV Drama "Queen of the South" for USA, which he developed after optioning the novel "La Reina Del Sur."Friendly is the producer and creative force behind the hugely profitable Big Momma's House franchise, which has grossed over $400 million worldwide.
In 2006, Friendly formed the production company, Friendly Films. Prior to launching his own company, Friendly partnered with financier/producer Marc Turtletaub and formed Deep River Productions. During his six-year tenure at the company, he produced Little Miss Sunshine (Greg Kinnear, Abigail Breslin) and Laws of Attraction (Pierce Brosnan, Julianne Moore).
Friendly was President of Davis Entertainment from 1994 to 1999 and produced numerous films. This led to a first-look producing deal at 20th Century Fox where he produced Big Momma's House (Martin Lawrence), Here on Earth (Josh Hartnett), Courage Under Fire (Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan), Out to Sea (Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau), and Doctor Dolittle (Eddie Murphy).
Friendly's movie career began at Imagine Entertainment where he executive produced numerous films including My Girl (Macaulay Culkin) For Love or Money (Michael J. Fox) and Greedy (Kirk Douglas). During his tenure at Imagine, he rose to President of Production where he also oversaw The burbs, The Dream Team, Kindergarten Cop, and Backdraft.
Friendly began his career in journalism. At age 22, he was named staff writer for Newsweek. He later joined The Los Angeles Times, where he was an entertainment reporter and had his own weekly column, First Look.
Friendly is the son of the legendary journalist, news producer and CBS President, Fred Friendly, who was portrayed by George Clooney in the Academy Award-nominated film, Good Night, and Good Luck.Friendly serves on the Board of the Producers Guild of America and produced the 2009 and 2010 Producers Guild Awards Show.
Friendly is also an active member of the 'Friends Board' with The Saban Free Clinic, which provides affordable, quality healthcare to those most in need.
