8.6
TV
Writing
Richard Price
- Born
- (age 77)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 25 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.6
TV
6.7
Movie
Ransom
6.3
Movie
Child 44
7.4
TV
The Outsider
6.9
Movie
The Color of Money
6.0
Movie
Shaft
8.0
TV
The Night Of
6.6
Movie
Sea of Love
7.6
TV
The Deuce
6.2
Movie
New York Stories
6.0
Movie
Mad Dog and Glory
5.7
Movie
Kiss of Death
6.7
Movie
Clockers
5.3
Movie
Freedomland
7.0
Movie
The Wanderers
5.7
Movie
Night and the City
5.6
Movie
Ethan Frome
5.8
Movie
Bloodbrothers
Acting credits 14
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Outsider TV | (1 ep) |
| 2016 | The Night Of TV | 'Viagra' Dealer (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation Film | Self |
| 2002 | The Wire TV | Book Group Leader (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Ransom Film | Detective #1 |
| 1995 | Kiss of Death Film | City Clerk |
| 1993 | Naked in New York Film | Self |
| 1993 | Mad Dog and Glory Film | Detective in Restaurant |
| 1992 | Night and the City Film | Doctor |
| 1989 | New York Stories Film | Artist at Opening |
| 1987 | Arena Brains Film | The Critic |
| 1986 | The Color of Money Film | Guy Who Calls Dud |
| 1979 | The Wanderers Film | Bowling Bankroller |
| 1978 | The South Bank Show TV | (1 ep) |
Crew credits 22
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Ghettoside TV | Writer, Executive Producer, Creator (1 ep) |
| 2020 | The Outsider TV | Executive Producer, Writer, Teleplay, Creator (10 ep) |
| 2017 | The Deuce TV | Writer, Co-Executive Producer (6 ep) |
| 2016 | The Night Of TV | Executive Producer, Teleplay, Creator (8 ep) |
| 2015 | Child 44 Film | Screenplay |
| 2012 | NYC 22 TV | Writer, Executive Producer, Creator (2 ep) |
| 2006 | Freedomland Film | Writer |
| 2002 | The Wire TV | Story, Teleplay (5 ep) |
| 2000 | Shaft Film | Screenplay |
| 1996 | Ransom Film | Screenplay |
| 1995 | Clockers Film | Screenplay, Novel |
| 1995 | Kiss of Death Film | Screenplay, Co-Producer |
| 1993 | Ethan Frome Film | Executive Producer |
| 1993 | Mad Dog and Glory Film | Executive Producer, Writer |
| 1992 | Night and the City Film | Screenplay |
| 1989 | Sea of Love Film | Writer |
| 1989 | New York Stories Film | Writer |
| 1987 | Arena Brains Film | Writer |
| 1986 | Streets of Gold Film | Screenplay |
| 1986 | The Color of Money Film | Screenplay |
| 1979 | The Wanderers Film | Novel |
| 1978 | Bloodbrothers Film | Novel |