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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 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.
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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.
- June 6, 1934
- October 31, 2011
Nov 2, 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 a record 14 Oscar telecasts, died...
- Michael Cieply
Nov 2, 2011 · Cates served as president of the Directors Guild of America. Gilbert 'Gil' Cates, a longtime producer of the Oscars TV ceremony who oversaw a record 14 shows, has died at the age of 77. He...
Nov 1, 2011 · Following Tuesday’s news of 14-time Oscar producer Glibert Cates’ death at 77 years old, Hollywood has responded with remembrances of the veteran director and producer. First to...
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Nov 1, 2011 · Gil Cates was a versatile director and producer who oversaw 14 Oscar telecasts, founded the Geffen Playhouse and served as DGA president. He also taught at UCLA and was a respected industry leader and negotiator.
