Gilbert Cates, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gilbert Cates

American film director and television producer

Date of Birth: 06-Jun-1934

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 31-Oct-2011

Profession: screenwriter, film director, film producer, trade unionist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

"Gil Cates" redirects here.
For the article about Gilbert Cates' son who was born in 1969, see Gil Cates Jr.Gilbert "Gil" Cates (né Katz; June 6, 1934 – October 31, 2011) was an American film director and television producer, director of the Geffen Playhouse, 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 between 1990 and 2008.