A legendary producer, director and impresario of the Geffen Playhouse, Gil Cates restored the luster to the Academy Awards telecasts, recruiting hosts such as Billy Crystal and Steve Martin. He was 77. Full obituary
The Oscar-nominated art director was best known for her work on “The Last Picture Show†and “Paper Moon,†both directed by former husband Peter Bogdanovich. She also was an executive in filmmaker James L. Brooks’ company. She was 72. Full obituary
The comedy writer and producer created “Gilligan’s Island†and “The Brady Bunch. “ He also wrote the memorable theme-song lyrics for both the wacky tale of a shipwrecked “three-hour tour†and the story of the marriage between a “lovely lady†with three daughters and “a man named Brady†with three sons. Above, Schwartz in 2008 receives kisses from Florence Henderson, who played Mrs. Brady, and Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on “Gilligan’s Island.†He was 94. Full obituary
The composer won five Oscars for films such as “Born Free†and “Out of Africa†and scored Bond films including “Goldfinger,†“Diamonds Are Forever†and “From Russia With Love.†His work on the Bond franchise put him in the forefront of music composers. He was 77. Full obituary
The British director earned Academy Award nominations for “Breaking Away†and “The Dresser.†“Bullitt†was Yates’ American directing debut. It starred Steve McQueen as a detective and featured a memorable car chase on the streets of San Francisco with McQueen at the wheel of a Mustang. He was 81. Full obituary