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Gilbert Cates

Biography

Gilbert Cates

Director Producer Actor

Born
June 6, 1934
Age at death
77 years old
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Years active
1953 – 2002
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49

Credits

36

Movies

3

TV series

50

Years active

7.4

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of Gilbert Cates

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Career timeline

  1. 1934 · Born

    Born in New York City, New York, USA

  2. 1953 · Screen debut

    The Oscars (TV)

  3. 1953 · First production

    The Oscars (TV)

  4. 1970 · Breakthrough

    I Never Sang for My Father (Movie)

  5. 2002 · Latest release

    A Death in the Family (Movie)

  6. 2011 · Died

    October 31, 2011

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Drama29
  • Tv Movie22
  • Family6
  • Comedy5
  • Romance5
  • Fantasy3
Highest-rated title The Twilight Zone 1985 7.7 Most popular title The Twilight Zone 1985 7.7

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1999 $pent as Mr. Walsh Movie
  1. 2002 A Death in the Family Movie
  2. 2002 Collected Stories Movie
  3. 1996 Innocent Victims Movie
  4. 1994 Confessions: Two Faces of Evil Movie
  5. 1991 Absolute Strangers Movie
  6. 1990 Call Me Anna Movie
  7. 1989 Do You Know the Muffin Man? Movie
  8. 1988 My First Love Movie
  9. 1988 Fatal Judgement Movie
  10. 1988 Backfire Movie
  11. 1986 Child's Cry Movie
  12. 1985 The Twilight Zone TV
  13. 1985 Consenting Adult Movie
  14. 1984 Burning Rage Movie
  15. 1984 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Movie
  16. 1983 Hobson's Choice Movie
  17. 1983 Rapunzel Movie
  18. 1982 Country Gold Movie
  19. 1982 Faerie Tale Theatre TV
  20. 1980 Oh, God! Book II Movie
  21. 1980 The Last Married Couple in America Movie
  22. 1979 The Promise Movie
  23. 1977 Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye Movie
  24. 1976 Dragonfly Movie
  25. 1974 After the Fall Movie
  26. 1973 The Affair Movie
  27. 1973 Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams Movie
  28. 1972 To All My Friends on Shore Movie
  29. 1970 I Never Sang for My Father Movie
  30. 1967 Rings Around the World Movie
  1. 2002 A Death in the Family Movie
  2. 1986 Child's Cry Movie
  3. 1982 The Kid From Nowhere Movie
  4. 1976 Dragonfly Movie
  5. 1974 After the Fall Movie
  6. 1973 Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams Movie
  7. 1972 To All My Friends on Shore Movie
  8. 1970 I Never Sang for My Father Movie
  9. 1967 Rings Around the World Movie
  10. 1953 The Oscars TV
  1. 1992 In My Daughter's Name Movie
  2. 1991 Absolute Strangers Movie
  3. 1980 The Last Married Couple in America Movie
  4. 1979 Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol Movie
  5. 1979 The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree Movie
  6. 1978 Stubby Pringle's Christmas Movie
  7. 1978 50 Years of Country Music Movie
  8. 1977 Have I Got a Christmas for You Movie

Quick facts

When did Gilbert Cates die?

Gilbert Cates died on October 31, 2011 at the age of 77.

Where was Gilbert Cates born?

Gilbert Cates was born in New York City, New York, USA.

What was Gilbert Cates’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Gilbert Cates is The Oscars (1953).

How many movies and series has Gilbert Cates made?

Our catalogue lists 39 titles for Gilbert Cates: 36 movies and 3 TV series.

What is Gilbert Cates’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, The Twilight Zone has the highest audience rating, with 7.7/10 on TMDB.

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