Acting

John Friedrich

Born March 15, 1958 · Los Angeles, California, USA (age 68)

John Friedrich (b. March 15, 1958, California) is an American film actor. A talented and enigmatic character actor of the 1970s and early 1980s, John Friedrich is probably best known for his portrayal of Joey Capra in The Wanderers (1979), Philip Kaufman's film adaption of Richard Price's novel. A familiar face on television throughout the '70s, Friedrich made guest starring appearances on the p…

Known For

Thank God It's FridayThank God It's Friday · 1978
Thank God It's Friday
5.31978
MovieComedyMusic
It's Friday and everyone is going to the hottest new disco in Los Angeles. The Commodores are scheduled to play if Floyd shows up with the instruments and Nicole dreams of becoming a disco star. Other characters are there to win the dance contest, or to put a little excitement into a fifth anniversary.
The Boy in the Plastic BubbleThe Boy in the Plastic Bubble · 1976
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
5.61976
MovieTV MovieDrama
Tod Lubitch is born with a deficient immune system. As such, he must spend the rest of his life in a completely sterile environment. His room is completely hermetically sealed against bacteria and virus, his food is specially prepared, and his only human contact comes in the form of gloved hands. The movie follows his life into a teenager.
The Final TerrorThe Final Terror · 1983
The Final Terror
5.01983
MovieHorrorThriller
A group of friends head out for what is expected to be a vacation of hiking, camping and a good time, but when a backwoods mama finds them on her turf, it becomes anything but a vacation.
Fast-WalkingFast-Walking · 1982
Fast-Walking
5.81982
MovieDramaCrime
A dirty corrections officer gets involved in a murder plot involving one of the inmates.
The Death of RichieThe Death of Richie · 1977
The Death of Richie
7.01977
MovieDramaTV Movie
A sensitive but confused teenager feels pressure from all directions and turns to drugs, which causes problems for him in school and at home.
Almost SummerAlmost Summer · 1978
Almost Summer
5.31978
MovieComedy
In the last weeks of a Southern California high school year, Bobby DeVito recruits shy newcomer Darryl to run against his popular ex-girlfriend Christine for student body president, turning a simple election into a nasty campaign of revenge and dirty tricks.
A Small Circle of FriendsA Small Circle of Friends · 1980
A Small Circle of Friends
6.71980
MovieDramaRomance
In the late 1960s, three Harvard students Jessica, Leo and Nick grow close as they undergo personal changes, but their friendship is jeopardized by romantic feelings both men develop for Jessica.
Bittersweet LoveBittersweet Love · 1976
Bittersweet Love
4.01976
MovieDrama
A pregnant woman and her husband discover they are half-brother and half-sister, thanks to his father and her mother.

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