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Gil Cates Jr. (born October 4, 1969) is an American producer and director, and former actor. His 2006 documentary film Life After Tomorrow, which he co-produced and directed with Julie Stevens, won awards for both Best Documentary and Best Director at the Phoenix Film Festival and had its premiere on Showtime.
Gil Cates, Jr. is Executive Director / CEO of Geffen Playhouse. In this role, he is responsible for managing the Geffen’s day-to-day operations; developing new, ongoing theater partnerships and leading its mission to inform, entertain and inspire diverse audiences with live theater of the highest caliber.
Sep 1, 2015 · 09.01.2015. Gil Cates, Jr. Photo by Jeff Lorch. Just over 20 years ago, my dad, with his usual unbridled enthusiasm, told me that he was thinking about starting a nonprofit theater in Westwood. He often said that theater tells us who we are and what we might be.
He had four children from his first marriage, including Gil Cates Jr., and two stepchildren from his second marriage, and seven grandchildren. He was the younger brother of Joseph Cates who was also a director and producer, and the uncle of actress Phoebe Cates .
- Gilbert Katz, June 6, 1934, New York City, U.S.
- October 31, 2011 (aged 77), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Producer: Life After Tomorrow. Gil Cates Jr. was born on 1 October 1969 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Life After Tomorrow (2006), Jobs (2013) and The Three Laurens. He was previously married to Jessica Martine Rofé.
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Named in honor of entertainment mogul and philanthropist David Geffen, who made the initial donation to the theater, the company was founded by Gilbert Cates and is currently helmed by Executive Director/CEO Gil Cates, Jr., Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney and Board Chair Adi Greenberg.
Jun 12, 2015 · Courtesy of the Geffen Playhouse. Gil Cates Jr. has been promoted to executive director for the Geffen Playhouse board of directors, the theater announced Friday. Cates was selected to lead...
