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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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Movies (As Crew)

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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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 25 2002
Poster of Innocent Victims
Innocent Victims
Gilbert Cates was 61 in Innocent Victims as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1992
Poster of Absolute Strangers
Absolute Strangers
Gilbert Cates was 56 in Absolute Strangers as 'Executive Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1991
Poster of Call Me Anna
Call Me Anna
Gilbert Cates was 56 in Call Me Anna as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 1989
Poster of My First Love
My First Love
Gilbert Cates was 54 in My First Love as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1988
Poster of Fatal Judgement
Fatal Judgement
Gilbert Cates was 54 in Fatal Judgement as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 18 1988
Poster of Backfire
Backfire
Gilbert Cates was 54 in Backfire as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 21 1988
Poster of Child's Cry
Child's Cry
Gilbert Cates was 51 in Child's Cry as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 1986
Poster of Consenting Adult
Consenting Adult
Gilbert Cates was 50 in Consenting Adult as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1985
Poster of Burning Rage
Burning Rage
Gilbert Cates was 50 in Burning Rage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1984
Poster of Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice
Gilbert Cates was 49 in Hobson's Choice as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1983
Poster of Rapunzel
Rapunzel
Gilbert Cates was 48 in Rapunzel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1983
Poster of Country Gold
Country Gold
Gilbert Cates was 48 in Country Gold as 'Director, Supervising Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1979
Poster of The Promise
The Promise
Gilbert Cates was 44 in The Promise as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 1977
Poster of Dragonfly
Dragonfly
Gilbert Cates was 41 in Dragonfly as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1976
Poster of After the Fall
After the Fall
Gilbert Cates was 39 in After the Fall as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1974
Poster of The Affair
The Affair
Gilbert Cates was 39 in The Affair as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Gilbert Cates was 18+ in The Oscars as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953