Gilbert Cates

American film director and television producer (1934–2011)
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Gilbert Cates

Summary

Gilbert Cates is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on June 6, 1934[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on October 31, 2011[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], trade unionist[8], screenwriter[9], and television producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (597 views/month, #7,122 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gilbert Cates was born in New York City[2].
  • Gilbert Cates passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Gilbert Cates was born on June 6, 1934[3].
  • Gilbert Cates died on October 31, 2011[5].
  • Gilbert Cates is buried at Hillside Memorial Park[12].
  • Gilbert Cates held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Gilbert Cates's professions included film director[6].
  • Gilbert Cates worked as a film producer[7].
  • Gilbert Cates's professions included trade unionist[8].
  • Gilbert Cates's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Gilbert Cates worked as a television producer[10].
  • Gilbert Cates's professions included director[14].
  • Gilbert Cates's field of work was television production[15].
  • Gilbert Cates's field of work was television direction[16].
  • Gilbert Cates's field of work was film direction[17].
  • Gilbert Cates's field of work was directing[18].
  • Gilbert Cates's field of work was film screenwriting[19].
  • Gilbert Cates's education included a stint at Syracuse University[20].
  • Gilbert Cates's education included a stint at DeWitt Clinton High School[21].
  • Gilbert Cates received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • Gilbert Cates is recorded as male[23].
  • Gilbert Cates's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Gilbert Cates's family name is recorded as Cates[25].
  • Gilbert Cates's given name is recorded as Gilbert[26].
  • Gilbert Cates's work location is recorded as United States[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gilbert Cates's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on June 6, 1934[3].

Education

Educated at Syracuse University[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1870[30] and DeWitt Clinton High School[21], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1897[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], trade unionist[8], screenwriter[9], television producer[10], and director[14]. Fields of work include television production[15], an industry[34]; television direction[16], an academic major[35]; film direction[17], an activity[36]; directing[18], a job activity[37]; and film screenwriting[19], an occupation[38].

Recognition

Gilbert Cates received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

Death and Burial

Gilbert Cates died on October 31, 2011[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Gilbert Cates ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (597 views/month, #7,122 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Gilbert Cates born?

Gilbert Cates's place of birth was 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 film director[6], film producer[7], trade unionist[8], screenwriter[9], and television producer[10].

Where did Gilbert Cates go to school?

Gilbert Cates was educated at Syracuse University[20] and DeWitt Clinton High School[21].

What awards did Gilbert Cates receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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