Gilbert Cates

American film director and television producer (1934–2011)
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Summary

Gilbert Cates was born on June 6, 1934[1], in New York City[2]. He died on October 31, 2011[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], trade unionist[7], screenwriter[8], and television producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (759 views/month, #7,122 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Hillside Memorial Park[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Occupation: director[13]
  • Field of work: television production[14], television direction[15], film direction[16], directing[17], film screenwriting[18]
  • Educated at: Syracuse University[19], DeWitt Clinton High School[20]
  • Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Family name: Cates[23]
  • Given name: Gilbert[24]
  • Work location: United States[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Gilbert Cates[27]
  • P14750: 517E-933A-B04C-BB6A-8553[28]

Why It Matters

Gilbert Cates has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Gilbert Cates born?

Gilbert Cates was born in New York City[2].

Where did Gilbert Cates die?

Gilbert Cates died in Los Angeles[4].

What did Gilbert Cates do for work?

Gilbert Cates worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], trade unionist[7], screenwriter[8], and television producer[9].

Where did Gilbert Cates go to school?

Gilbert Cates was educated at Syracuse University[19] and DeWitt Clinton High School[20].

What awards did Gilbert Cates receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 16
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  2. 7w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 39875
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Los Angeles
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