Writing
Richard Price
Born 1949-10-12
New York City, New York, USA
Department: Writing
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Richard Price
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The Wire
2002
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Ransom
1996
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Child 44
2015
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The Outsider
2020
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The Color of Money
1986
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Shaft
2000
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The Night Of
2016
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Sea of Love
1989
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The Deuce
2017
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New York Stories
1989
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (49 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Outsider | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2020 |
| The Outsider | Executive Producer | TV Series | 2020 |
| The Outsider | Writer | TV Series | 2020 |
| The Outsider | Teleplay | TV Series | 2020 |
| The Outsider | Creator | TV Series | 2020 |
 | The Deuce | Writer | TV Series | 2017 |
| The Deuce | Co-Executive Producer | TV Series | 2017 |
 | The Night Of | 'Viagra' Dealer | TV Series | 2016 |
| The Night Of | Executive Producer | TV Series | 2016 |
| The Night Of | Teleplay | TV Series | 2016 |
| The Night Of | Creator | TV Series | 2016 |
 | Child 44 | Screenplay | Movie | 2015 |
 | NYC 22 | Writer | TV Series | 2012 |
| NYC 22 | Executive Producer | TV Series | 2012 |
| NYC 22 | Creator | TV Series | 2012 |
 | Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation | Self | Movie | 2011 |
 | Freedomland | Writer | Movie | 2006 |
 | The Wire | Book Group Leader | TV Series | 2002 |
| The Wire | Story | TV Series | 2002 |
| The Wire | Teleplay | TV Series | 2002 |
 | Shaft | Screenplay | Movie | 2000 |
 | Ransom | Detective #1 | Movie | 1996 |
| Ransom | Screenplay | Movie | 1996 |
 | Clockers | Screenplay | Movie | 1995 |
| Clockers | Novel | Movie | 1995 |
 | Kiss of Death | City Clerk | Movie | 1995 |
| Kiss of Death | Screenplay | Movie | 1995 |
| Kiss of Death | Co-Producer | Movie | 1995 |
 | Naked in New York | Self | Movie | 1993 |
 | Ethan Frome | Executive Producer | Movie | 1993 |
 | Mad Dog and Glory | Detective in Restaurant | Movie | 1993 |
| Mad Dog and Glory | Executive Producer | Movie | 1993 |
| Mad Dog and Glory | Writer | Movie | 1993 |
 | Night and the City | Doctor | Movie | 1992 |
| Night and the City | Screenplay | Movie | 1992 |
 | Sea of Love | Writer | Movie | 1989 |
 | New York Stories | Artist at Opening | Movie | 1989 |
| New York Stories | Writer | Movie | 1989 |
 | Arena Brains | The Critic | Movie | 1987 |
| Arena Brains | Writer | Movie | 1987 |
 | Streets of Gold | Screenplay | Movie | 1986 |
 | The Color of Money | Guy Who Calls Dud | Movie | 1986 |
| The Color of Money | Screenplay | Movie | 1986 |
 | The Wanderers | Bowling Bankroller | Movie | 1979 |
| The Wanderers | Novel | Movie | 1979 |
 | Bloodbrothers | Novel | Movie | 1978 |
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| Ghettoside | Creator | TV Series | — |