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Gil Cates Jr.

Executive Director / CEO, Geffen Playhouse · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-11-02

Gil Cates Jr. is the CEO of Geffen Playhouse. Jr. is based in the United States. Jr. was born in 1969 in New York City.

Gil Cates Jr. is an American producer, director, and former actor who became Executive Director and CEO of Geffen Playhouse in 2015. He has extensive experience in theater, film, and television production and direction, with credits including the documentaries Life After Tomorrow and Displaced, as well as films such as Jobs and The Surface.

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Recent coverage has focused on the Geffen Playhouse's theatrical programming and leadership under Gil Cates Jr.'s executive direction, including announcements of upcoming seasons featuring new premieres and award-winning works. Headlines also document the theater's artistic director appointments and productions, reflecting Cates Jr.'s role in shaping the institution's creative vision and repertoire.

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Born
October 4, 1969 · New York City
Citizenship
United States

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Who is Gil Cates Jr.?
Gil Cates Jr. is the Executive Director / CEO of Geffen Playhouse, based in United States.
What company does Gil Cates Jr. lead?
Gil Cates Jr. is CEO of Geffen Playhouse.