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 Gilbert Cates was born on June 6, 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 previously married to Dr. Judith Reichman and Jane Betty Dubin. He died on October 31, 2011 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Bio:
Gilbert Cates was born on June 6, 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 previously married to Dr. Judith Reichman and Jane Betty Dubin. He died on October 31, 2011 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Tivia:
Dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television from 1990 - 1998.He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on March 9, 1995.Father of Gil Cates Jr. Uncle of Phoebe Cates, Valerie Cates and Alexandra Cates.Artistic Director and President of the UCLA Geffen Playhouse since 1994.President of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) from 1983 - 1987.Took an "Alan Smithee" credit for Teacher's Aide/Paladin of the Lost Hour (1985), one of the most highly regarded episodes of the 1980s incarnation of The Twilight Zone (1959), while he was president of the Directors Guild.Produced a record 14 Academy Award telecasts, which included the creation of the 'In Memoriam' segment.Younger brother of Joseph Cates.Attended and graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School (1951).Member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) (Directors Branch) [1984-1993 and 2002-2005].Has directed four actors to Oscar nominations: Melvyn Douglas (Best Actor, I Never Sang for My Father (1970)), Gene Hackman (Best Supporting Actor, I Never Sang for My Father (1970)), Joanne Woodward (Best Actress, Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams (1973)), and Sylvia Sidney (Best Supporting Actress, Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams (1973)).Says that "one of the happiest moments I've ever had" came in 1984, when the Directors Guild was honoring Orson Welles with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Cates succeeded in getting Robert Wise and Welles to shake hands on stage after 42 years of bitterness between them, owing to the editing of the ill-fated The Magnificent Ambersons (1942).Received the Directors Guild Presidents Award (2005).His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants.Attended Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York.Granduncle of Owen Kline and Greta Kline. |
| Name: |
Gilbert Cates |
Type: |
Producer,Director,Actor (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Producer,Director,Actor |
| Products for sale: |
Producer,Director,Actor |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:28:01 |
| Height: |
6' 2' (1.88 m) |
| Biography: |
Gilbert Cates was born on June 6, 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 previously married to Dr. Judith Reichman and |
| Trivia: |
Dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television from 1990 - 1998.He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on March 9, 1995.Father of Gil Cates Jr. Uncle of Phoebe Cates, Valerie Cates and Alexandra Cates.Artistic Director and President of the UCLA Geffen Playhouse since 1994.President of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) from 1983 - 1987.Took an "Alan Smithee" credit for Teacher's Aide/Paladin of the Lost Hour (1985), one of the most highly regarded episodes of the 1980s incarnation of The Twilight Zone (1959), while he was president of the Directors Guild.Produced a record 14 Academy Award telecasts, which included the creation of the 'In Memoriam' segment.Younger brother of Joseph Cates.Attended and graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School (1951).Member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) (Directors Branch) [1984-1993 and 2002-2005].Has directed four actors to Oscar nominations: Melvyn Douglas (Best Actor, I Never Sang for My Father (1970)), Gene Hackman (Best Supporting Actor, I Never Sang for My Father (1970)), Joanne Woodward (Best Actress, Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams (1973)), and Sylvia Sidney (Best Supporting Actress, Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams (1973)).Says that "one of the happiest moments I've ever had" came in 1984, when the Directors Guild was honoring Orson Welles with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Cates succeeded in getting Robert Wise and Welles to shake hands on stage after 42 years of bitterness between them, owing to the editing of the ill-fated The Magnificent Ambersons (1942).Received the Directors Guild Presidents Award (2005).His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants.Attended Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York.Granduncle of Owen Kline and Greta Kline. |
| Quotes: |
[March 2006] If you want a sense of what America is like, you will watch the Oscars.
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I was always more interested in the battlefield of human relationships. The relationship between people and their families is a connecting thread between all my features and television movies.
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To me, if you talk about the Directors Guild and leave out the point about trying to have one person reach the spirit of other people, then you're really missing the whole point of the Guild. |
| Job title: |
Producer,Director,Actor |
| Others works: |
Active on Broadway in the following productions:
Shinbone Alley (1957). Musical. Book by Joe Darion and Mel Brooks. Based on the "archie and mehitabel" stories by Don Marquis. Music by George Kleinsinger. Lyrics by Joe Darion. Music and Choral |
| Spouse: |
Dr. Judith Reichman (January 25, 1987 - October 31, 2011) (his death)Jane Betty Dubin (February 9, 1957 - ?) (divorced, 4 children) |
| Children: |
Gil Cates Jr. |
| Relatives: |
Phoebe Cates (Niece or Nephew)
Owen Kline (Niece or Nephew)
Greta Kline (Niece or Nephew) |
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