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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.
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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- Producer, Director, Writer
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- Gil Cates Jr.
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 .
Sep 1, 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.
Geffen Playhouse founder Gil Cates Sr. died in October 2011. [9] Gil Cates, Jr. was appointed executive director in 2004. Two funding drives followed, the Geffen Playhouse Legacy Fund and the Innovation Fund.
Meet the cast of talented administrators and crew that keep the Geffen Playhouse running.
