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Gilbert Cates

Bio: Gilbert “Gil” Cates (born June 6, 1934) is an American film director and television producer. He is probably best known for producing the annual Academy Award shows
Born: Wed, Jun 06 1934
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Mon, Oct 31 2011
Gilbert Cates is 77 years old
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Poster of A Death in the Family
A Death in the Family
Gilbert Cates was
67 in A Death in the Family
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Mar 25 2002
Poster of Innocent Victims
Innocent Victims
Gilbert Cates was
61 in Innocent Victims
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 21 1996
Poster of Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
Gilbert Cates was
59 in Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 17 1994
Poster of In My Daughter's Name
In My Daughter's Name
Gilbert Cates was
57 in In My Daughter's Name
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, May 10 1992
Poster of Absolute Strangers
Absolute Strangers
Gilbert Cates was
56 in Absolute Strangers
as 'Executive Producer, Director'.
Sun, Apr 14 1991
Poster of Call Me Anna
Call Me Anna
Gilbert Cates was
56 in Call Me Anna
as 'Director'.
Sun, Nov 11 1990
Poster of Do You Know the Muffin Man?
Do You Know the Muffin Man?
Gilbert Cates was
55 in Do You Know the Muffin Man?
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 22 1989
Poster of My First Love
My First Love
Gilbert Cates was
54 in My First Love
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 04 1988
Poster of Fatal Judgement
Fatal Judgement
Gilbert Cates was
54 in Fatal Judgement
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 18 1988
Poster of Backfire
Backfire
Gilbert Cates was
54 in Backfire
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 21 1988
Poster of Child's Cry
Child's Cry
Gilbert Cates was
51 in Child's Cry
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Feb 09 1986
Poster of Consenting Adult
Consenting Adult
Gilbert Cates was
50 in Consenting Adult
as 'Director'.
Mon, Feb 04 1985
Poster of Burning Rage
Burning Rage
Gilbert Cates was
50 in Burning Rage
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 21 1984
Poster of Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Gilbert Cates was
49 in Goldilocks and the Three Bears
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 09 1984
Poster of Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice
Gilbert Cates was
49 in Hobson's Choice
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 21 1983
Poster of Rapunzel
Rapunzel
Gilbert Cates was
48 in Rapunzel
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 05 1983
Poster of Country Gold
Country Gold
Gilbert Cates was
48 in Country Gold
as 'Director, Supervising Producer'.
Tue, Nov 23 1982
Poster of The Kid From Nowhere
The Kid From Nowhere
Gilbert Cates was
47 in The Kid From Nowhere
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Jan 04 1982
Poster of Oh, God! Book II
Oh, God! Book II
Gilbert Cates was
46 in Oh, God! Book II
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 03 1980
Poster of The Last Married Couple in America
The Last Married Couple in America
Gilbert Cates was
45 in The Last Married Couple in America
as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Thu, Apr 03 1980
Poster of Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol
Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol
Gilbert Cates was
45 in Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Dec 18 1979
Poster of The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree
The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree
Gilbert Cates was
45 in The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Dec 03 1979
Poster of The Promise
The Promise
Gilbert Cates was
44 in The Promise
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 08 1979
Poster of Stubby Pringle's Christmas
Stubby Pringle's Christmas
Gilbert Cates was
44 in Stubby Pringle's Christmas
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Dec 17 1978
Poster of Have I Got a Christmas for You
Have I Got a Christmas for You
Gilbert Cates was
43 in Have I Got a Christmas for You
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Dec 16 1977
Poster of Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye
Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye
Gilbert Cates was
42 in Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 27 1977
Poster of Dragonfly
Dragonfly
Gilbert Cates was
41 in Dragonfly
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Mar 01 1976
Poster of After the Fall
After the Fall
Gilbert Cates was
39 in After the Fall
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Jan 02 1974
Poster of The Affair
The Affair
Gilbert Cates was
39 in The Affair
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 20 1973
Poster of Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
Gilbert Cates was
39 in Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Oct 21 1973
Poster of To All My Friends on Shore
To All My Friends on Shore
Gilbert Cates was
37 in To All My Friends on Shore
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Feb 25 1972
Poster of I Never Sang for My Father
I Never Sang for My Father
Gilbert Cates was
36 in I Never Sang for My Father
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Oct 18 1970
Poster of Rings Around the World
Rings Around the World
Gilbert Cates was
33 in Rings Around the World
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Dec 06 1967

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Gilbert Cates was
51+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Gilbert Cates was
48+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Gilbert Cates was
18+ in The Oscars
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953