Gilbert Cates, a renowned producer and director, entered this world on June 6, 1934, in the vibrant city of New York, located in the state of New York, United States of America. Throughout his illustrious career, he made significant contributions to the film industry, leaving an indelible mark with his work on iconic projects such as "I Never Sang for My Father" (1970),"Absolute Strangers" (1991),and "Dragonfly" (1976). In his personal life, Gilbert Cates was married twice, first to the esteemed Dr. Judith Reichman and then to Jane Betty Dubin. His life came to a close on October 31, 2011, in the City of Angels, specifically in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
Personal Details
BornJun 6, 1934 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
Dr. Judith Reichman
( Jan 25, 1987 to Oct 31, 2011 )Jane Betty Dubin
( Feb 9, 1957 to May 13, 2025 )
Relatives
- Phoebe Cates (Niece or Nephew)
- Owen Kline (Niece or Nephew)
- Greta Kline (Niece or Nephew)
Biography
Career
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2000

$pent as Mr. Walsh
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2006
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2002

A Death in the Family as Director
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1996

Innocent Victims as Director
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1994

Confessions: Two Faces of Evil as Director
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1991

Absolute Strangers as Director
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1990

Call Me Anna as Director
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1989

Do You Know the Muffin Man? as Director
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1988

Backfire as Director
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My First Love as Director
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1986

Child's Cry as Director
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1985

Consenting Adult as Director
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1984

Faerie Tale Theatre as Director
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Burning Rage as Director
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1983

Hobson's Choice as Director
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1982

Country Gold as Director
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1980

Oh, God! Book II as Director
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The Last Married Couple in America as Director
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1979

The Promise as Director
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1976

Dragonfly as Director
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1974

After the Fall as Director
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1973

Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams as Director
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The Affair as Director
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1972

To All My Friends on Shore as Director
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1970

I Never Sang for My Father as Director
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1967

Rings Around the World as Director