Obituary of Fred de Cordova

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Fred de Cordova

Frederick Timmins de Cordova (born October 27, 1910 in New York City, New York) was a TV director, stage director, and TV producer who was best known for his work on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Fred died on September 15, 2001 and his death was because of natural causes. He died at age 90.

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Fred de Cordova Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: de Cordova, Fred
    • Common Name: Fred de Cordova
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: October 27, 1910
    • Age: 90 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Freddie, Fred, Frederick
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $14 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Silver
    • Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando

    Fred's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Frederick Timmons de Cordova
    • Father: George de Cordova
    • Mother: Margaret Timmins
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Janet De Cordova (married November 27, 1963-2001, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 15 2001 at age 90
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes
  • Interment: Buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California

Category Tags:

TV DirectorStage Director TV Producer American Born on October 27th Born in 1910 Born in New York Died in 2001 Died at age 90 Died from Natural causes

Fred's Notable Roles:

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Quotable Quotes:

"Fred de Cordova was a legendary television producer and director whose impact on the industry will be felt for generations to come. (V)"

"Fred de Cordova had a highly successful career as a television producer, director, and talk show host, but his untimely death left a void in the entertainment industry. (V)"

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