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Ava Ostern Fries(1934-2021)

  • Writer
  • Producer
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Ava Ostern Fries was born on 9 September 1934 in Dexter, Missouri, USA. She was a writer and producer, known for Troop Beverly Hills (1989), Born Famous (1987) and Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's (1997). She was married to Charles W. Fries. She died on 2 October 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornSeptember 9, 1934
DiedOctober 2, 2021(87)
BornSeptember 9, 1934
DiedOctober 2, 2021(87)
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Shelley Long in Troop Beverly Hills (1989)
Troop Beverly Hills
6.0
  • Writer
  • 1989
Born Famous
TV Series
  • Writer(1987, creator)
  • 1987
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's (1997)
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
6.8
  • Self(as Ava Fries)
  • 1997
Hollywood Women
6.4
TV Mini Series
  • Self(as Ava Fries)

Credits

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Writer

  • Shelley Long in Troop Beverly Hills (1989)
    Troop Beverly Hills
    6.0
    • story
    • 1989
  • Born Famous
    TV Series
    • creator (1987)
    • 1987

Producer

  • Shelley Long in Troop Beverly Hills (1989)
    Troop Beverly Hills
    6.0
    • produced by
    • 1989
  • Born Famous
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1987

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Ava Fries
  • Born
    • September 9, 1934
    • Dexter, Missouri, USA
  • Died
    • October 2, 2021
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Charles W. Fries1988 - April 22, 2021 (his death)
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    • 1 Article

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    'Troop Beverly Hills' remains a cult classic for it's campy dance numbers, celebrity cameos, and protagonist Phyllis Nefler's extravagant wardrobe. A sequel for the beloved film was announced in 2020..." the Los Angeles Times reported.

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