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Gilbert Cates (né Katz; June 6, 1934 – October 31, 2011) was an American film director and television producer, director of the Geffen Playhouse, a member of Cates/Doty Productions, and founding dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.
- Gilbert Katz, June 6, 1934, New York City, U.S.
- October 31, 2011 (aged 77), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
7 Photos. Gilbert Cates was born on 6 June 1934 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and director, known for I Never Sang for My Father (1970), Absolute Strangers (1991) and Dragonfly (1976). He was married to Dr. Judith Reichman and Jane Betty Dubin. He died on 31 October 2011 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Born June 6, 1934.
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Nov 2, 2011 · By Michael Cieply. Nov. 1, 2011. LOS ANGELES — Gilbert Cates, a director and producer who shaped Hollywood’s labor relations through the Directors Guild of America and its glamour scene through...
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Nov 1, 2011 · November 1, 2011 9:53am. Gil Cates Beverly Hilton Podium - H 2011. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images. Gilbert Cates, who produced a record 14 Oscar telecasts during an 18-year span, has...
Nov 1, 2011 · Gilbert "Gil" Cates, the versatile director and producer who produced a record 14 Academy Awards telecasts, founded the Geffen Playhouse and was a major force in the DGA, has died, Variety has ...
Oct 31, 2011 · Gilbert Cates ( né Katz; June 6, 1934 – October 31, 2011) was an American film director and television producer, director of the Geffen Playhouse, a member of Cates/Doty Productions, and founding dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Cates is most known for having produced the Academy Awards telecast a record 14 times ...
Nov 14, 2011 · After the disastrous 1989 Oscars, the Motion Picture Academy tapped Gilbert Cates to save its telecast. His selection of comedian Billy Crystal as host helped revitalize one of the world's most...
