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Thomas Friedman(I)

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Thomas Friedman
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Thomas Friedman was born on 20 July 1953 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Nova (1974), Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective (1994) and A Science Odyssey (1998). He has been married to Ann Bucksbaum since 23 November 1978. They have two children.
BornJuly 20, 1953
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    Known for

    David Ogden Stiers, Stacy Keach, Neil Ross, Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, J.T. Turner, and David Pogue in Nova (1974)
    Nova
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective (1994)
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective
    7.5
    • Writer
    • 1994
    A Science Odyssey (1998)
    A Science Odyssey
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Columbus and the Age of Discovery
    8.9
    TV Mini Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    Writer

    • The Day the Mesozoic Died (2012)
      The Day the Mesozoic Died
      6.6
      Short
      • written by
      • 2012
    • Green: The New Red, White and Blue
      7.6
      TV Movie
      • Writer (as Thomas L. Friedman)
      • 2007
    • Prisoners of Freedom (2002)
      Prisoners of Freedom
      Video
      • Writer (as Tom Friedman)
      • 2002
    • Island of the Sharks (1999)
      Island of the Sharks
      6.9
      Short
      • narration written by (as Tom Friedman)
      • 1999
    • David Ogden Stiers, Stacy Keach, Neil Ross, Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, J.T. Turner, and David Pogue in Nova (1974)
      Nova
      8.7
      TV Series
      • writer
      • writer: Nova
      • written by
      • 1993–1997
    • Odyssey of Life (1996)
      Odyssey of Life
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 1996
    • Special Effects: Anything Can Happen (1996)
      Special Effects: Anything Can Happen
      7.3
      Short
      • written by (as Tom Friedman)
      • 1996
    • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective (1994)
      Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective
      7.5
      • written by
      • 1994
    • Columbus and the Age of Discovery
      8.9
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 1992
    • Enterprise
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1981
    • Jackanory Playhouse (1972)
      Jackanory Playhouse
      8.2
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1976

    Producer

    • Addicted to Oil: Thomas L. Friedman Reporting
      8.1
      TV Movie
      • series editor (as Thomas L. Friedman)
      • 2006
    • A Science Odyssey (1998)
      A Science Odyssey
      8.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1998
    • David Ogden Stiers, Stacy Keach, Neil Ross, Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, J.T. Turner, and David Pogue in Nova (1974)
      Nova
      8.7
      TV Series
      • producer
      • co-producer
      • senior producer (as Tom Friedman)
      • 1990–1996
    • Odyssey of Life (1996)
      Odyssey of Life
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 1996
    • Einstein Revealed (1996)
      Einstein Revealed
      7.8
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1996
    • Columbus and the Age of Discovery
      8.9
      TV Mini Series
      • producer (as Tom Friedman_)
      • 1992

    Editorial Department

    • David Ogden Stiers, Stacy Keach, Neil Ross, Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, J.T. Turner, and David Pogue in Nova (1974)
      Nova
      8.7
      TV Series
      • assistant editor (as Tom Friedman)
      • 1996
    • Einstein Revealed (1996)
      Einstein Revealed
      7.8
      TV Movie
      • executive editor
      • 1996

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    Years Of Living Dangerously
    Trailer 2:46
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    Years Of Living Dangerously (Trailer 1)
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    Years Of Living Dangerously (Trailer 1)
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    Years Of Living Dangerously (Trailer 1)

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Thomas L. Friedman
    • Born
      • July 20, 1953
      • St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA
    • Spouse
      • Ann BucksbaumNovember 23, 1978 - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      Book: "The Lexus and the Olive Tree".
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the "New York Times", specializing in Middle Eastern affairs.
    • Quotes
      No two countries that both have a McDonalds have ever fought a war against each other.

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