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Richard Price
Writing
Born October 12, 1949 · New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Richard Price · ريتشارد بريس
Biography
Richard Price (born October 12, 1949) is an American novelist and screenwriter. He is the author of several novels, including The Wanderers (1974), Clockers (1992), Freedomland (1998), and Samaritan (2003). He often has cameo appearances in the films and television series he writes.
Awards & recognition
- German Crime Fiction Award · 2016
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1987 · nominated
Filmography16 titles

The Wire
2002as Book Group Leader
2002as Book Group Leader

The Night Of
2016as 'Viagra' Dealer
2016as 'Viagra' Dealer

The Deuce
2017Co-Executive Producer, Writer
2017Co-Executive Producer, Writer

The Outsider
2020Creator, Executive Producer, Teleplay, Writer
2020Creator, Executive Producer, Teleplay, Writer

The Color of Money
1986as Guy Who Calls Dud
1986as Guy Who Calls Dud

The Wanderers
1979as Bowling Bankroller
1979as Bowling Bankroller

Ransom
1996as Detective #1
1996as Detective #1

Clockers
1995Novel, Screenplay
1995Novel, Screenplay

Sea of Love
1989Writer
1989Writer

Child 44
2015Screenplay
2015Screenplay

New York Stories
1989as Artist at Opening
1989as Artist at Opening

Shaft
2000Screenplay
2000Screenplay

Mad Dog and Glory
1993as Detective in Restaurant
1993as Detective in Restaurant

Bloodbrothers
1978Novel
1978Novel

Ethan Frome
1993Executive Producer
1993Executive Producer

Freedomland
2006Author
2006Author