"Gil Cates" redirects here. For his son, see Gil Cates Jr.
Gilbert Cates (néKatz; June 6, 1934 – October 31, 2011) was an American film director and television producer, director of the Geffen Playhouse, a member of Cates/Doty Productions, 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.[1]
Cates was born Gilbert Katz in New York City, the son of Jewish parents Nina (née Peltzman) and Nathan Katz,[2] who was a dress manufacturer. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School,[3] and graduated from Syracuse University.[1] According to The Jewish Journal, Cates stumbled into his profession by accident: While a pre-med student at Syracuse University, he joined the fencing team and was asked to instruct student actors in a production of Richard III on how to handle swords. He was so taken by the experience that he changed his major to theater.[2]
Cates was first married to Jane Betty Dubin and then to gynecologist Judith Reichman.[5] 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.[2]
Cates died unexpectedly in Los Angeles of an apparent heart attack on October 31, 2011, at the age of 77.
Cates produced the Academy Awards 14 times between 1990 and 2008 and was credited with recruiting Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, David Letterman, Steve Martin, Chris Rock, and Jon Stewart to serve as hosts. He served on the Academy's Board of Governors from 1984 to 1993, winning an Emmy in 1991 for the 63rd annual Oscars. He returned to the board for another term beginning in 2002, and held the post of vice president from 2003 to 2005. From 1983 to 1987 he served as president of the Directors Guild of America.[1] On April 8, 1991 he became dean of UCLA's newly combined School of Theater, Film and Television,[3] a post he held until 1998, and was a faculty member of the school as a professor.[1] In 2005 Cates received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[6]
References
^ abcde Johnson, Reed; King, Susan (November 1, 2011). "Gil Cates: Consummate Hollywood professional". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
^ abcdBerrin, Danielle (November 1, 2011). . JewishJournal.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
^ abcChamplin, Charles (February 26, 1991). "Another Year, Another Oscar Strategy - Movies: Gilbert Cates finds a different set of circumstances for this year's Academy Awards, his second as producer of the annual awards show". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 14, 2009. He started fencing at Dewitt Clinton High School in the Bronx and, he says, you spent three months of exercise just getting in shape to fence
^Hollywood Reporter: "Hollywood's Hottest $150 Million Project Is an 83-Year-Old Synagogue - Studio heads, agency chieftains and top producers have come together, "Avengers"-style, to save their iconic but decaying Wilshire Boulevard Temple -- an A-list house of worship far from the Westside" by Gary Baum May 30, 2012
^"Gilbert Cates Biography (1934-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
^ abWeinstein, Joshua L. (November 1, 2011). "Oscar Producer Gilbert Cates Dead at 77". The Wrap. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
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Gil Cates redirects here For his son see Gil Cates Jr Gilbert Cates ne Katz June 6 1934 October 31 2011 was an American film director and television producer director of the Geffen Playhouse a member of Cates Doty Productions 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 1 Gilbert CatesBornGilbert Katz 1934 06 06 June 6 1934New York City U S DiedOctober 31 2011 2011 10 31 aged 77 Los Angeles California U S Alma materSyracuse UniversityOccupation s Film director television producerSpouse s Jane Betty Dubin 1957 divorced Judith Reichman 1987 2011 his death Children4 Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 3 References 4 External linksPersonal life EditCates was born Gilbert Katz in New York City the son of Jewish parents Nina nee Peltzman and Nathan Katz 2 who was a dress manufacturer He attended DeWitt Clinton High School 3 and graduated from Syracuse University 1 According to The Jewish Journal Cates stumbled into his profession by accident While a pre med student at Syracuse University he joined the fencing team and was asked to instruct student actors in a production of Richard III on how to handle swords He was so taken by the experience that he changed his major to theater 2 Cates was a member of the Reform Jewish Wilshire Boulevard Temple The Jewish Journal quotes him as saying that he only attended services on the High Holy Days but felt very proud to be Jewish 2 4 Cates was first married to Jane Betty Dubin and then to gynecologist Judith Reichman 5 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 2 Cates died unexpectedly in Los Angeles of an apparent heart attack on October 31 2011 at the age of 77 Career EditCates was a producing director and president of the board at the Geffen Playhouse 6 He directed many feature films including I Never Sang for My Father 1970 and Summer Wishes Winter Dreams 1973 both nominated for Oscars Oh God Book II 1980 and The Last Married Couple in America 1980 He also produced and directed Broadway and off Broadway plays 1 including I Never Sang for My Father and You Know I Can t Hear You When the Water s Running 3 Cates produced the Academy Awards 14 times between 1990 and 2008 and was credited with recruiting Billy Crystal Whoopi Goldberg David Letterman Steve Martin Chris Rock and Jon Stewart to serve as hosts He served on the Academy s Board of Governors from 1984 to 1993 winning an Emmy in 1991 for the 63rd annual Oscars He returned to the board for another term beginning in 2002 and held the post of vice president from 2003 to 2005 From 1983 to 1987 he served as president of the Directors Guild of America 1 On April 8 1991 he became dean of UCLA s newly combined School of Theater Film and Television 3 a post he held until 1998 and was a faculty member of the school as a professor 1 In 2005 Cates received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 6 References Edit a b c d e Johnson Reed King Susan November 1 2011 Gil Cates Consummate Hollywood professional Los Angeles Times Retrieved November 8 2011 a b c d Berrin Danielle November 1 2011 Gil Cates longtime Oscar producer dead at 77 JewishJournal com Archived from the original on May 29 2016 Retrieved November 8 2011 a b c Champlin Charles February 26 1991 Another Year Another Oscar Strategy Movies Gilbert Cates finds a different set of circumstances for this year s Academy Awards his second as producer of the annual awards show Los Angeles Times Retrieved September 14 2009 He started fencing at Dewitt Clinton High School in the Bronx and he says you spent three months of exercise just getting in shape to fence Hollywood Reporter Hollywood s Hottest 150 Million Project Is an 83 Year Old Synagogue Studio heads agency chieftains and top producers have come together Avengers style to save their iconic but decaying Wilshire Boulevard Temple an A list house of worship far from the Westside by Gary Baum May 30 2012 Gilbert Cates Biography 1934 Filmreference com Retrieved November 8 2011 a b Weinstein Joshua L November 1 2011 Oscar Producer Gilbert Cates Dead at 77 The Wrap Retrieved November 8 2011 External links EditGilbert Cates at IMDb Grosz Christy November 1 2011 Versatile director and producer Gil Cates dies Variety Cieply Michael November 1 2011 Gilbert Cates Producer of Oscar Shows Dies at 77 New York Times Gilbert Cates at The Interviews An Oral History of Television Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gilbert Cates amp oldid 1144284483, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
