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Frederick De Cordova (1910–2001)

Producer | Director | Miscellaneous Crew

Educated at Northwestern University, Frederick De Cordova began his show business career on the stage, and came to Hollywood in the mid-'40s as a dialogue director. He graduated to director in 1945. He spent much of his career at Universal Pictures, where he turned out medium-budget westerns, comedies and musicals... See full bio »

Born:

Frederick Timmins De Cordova
in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 90) in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
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1993 Legend to Legend Night: A Celebrity Cavalcade (TV special) (executive producer)
 
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series) (producer - 1407 episodes, 1970-1983) (executive producer - 442 episodes, 1975-1992)
– Episode dated 22 May 1992 (1992) (executive producer - as Fred de Cordova)
– Episode dated 20 May 1992 (1992) (executive producer - as Fred DeCordova)
– Episode dated 19 May 1992 (1992) (executive producer - as Fred DeCordova)
– Episode dated 15 May 1992 (1992) (executive producer - as Fred DeCordova)
– Episode dated 12 May 1992 (1992) (executive producer - as Fred DeCordova)
See all 1848 episodes »
 
1987 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 25th Anniversary Special (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1984 Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 22nd Anniversary (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1983 Johnny Carson's 21st Anniversary (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1982 Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 20th Anniversary (TV movie) (producer)
 
1981 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 19th Anniversary Special (TV movie) (producer)
 
1981 A Love Letter to Jack Benny (TV documentary) (producer - as Fred DeCordova)
 
1980 Johnny Carson's 18th Anniversary Special (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1972 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 10th Anniversary (TV movie) (producer)
 
1965-1966 The Smothers Brothers Show (TV series) (producer - 32 episodes)
– Wash You Were Here (1966) (producer)
– A Wolf in Sheik's Clothing (1966) (producer)
– I'm in Love with a Mortal (1966) (producer)
– How to Succeed in Business and Be Really Trying (1966) (producer)
– The Boss Who Came to Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (1966) (producer)
See all 32 episodes »
 
1955-1964 The Jack Benny Program (TV series) (producer - 59 episodes)
– Harlow Gets a Date (1964) (producer)
– Jack Renews Driver's License (1964) (producer)
– How Jack Found Dennis (1964) (producer)
– Don Breaks Leg (1964) (producer)
– Amateur Show (1963) (producer)
See all 59 episodes »
 
1959 December Bride (TV series) (producer - 1 episode)
– The Martian Show (1959) (producer)
 
1953-1958 The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV series) (producer - 122 episodes)
– Ronnie Makes a Record (1958) (producer)
– The Switchboard Operator (1956) (producer)
– Mrs. Sohmers Needs a Psychologist (1956) (producer)
– Questions and Answers (1956) (producer)
– The Triple Surprise Party (1956) (producer)
See all 122 episodes »
 
1957 Mr. Adams and Eve (TV series) (producer - 3 episodes)
– The Mothers (1957) (producer)
– Typical (1957) (producer)
– The Young Actress (1957) (producer)
 
1954 The George Gobel Show (TV series) (producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (44 titles)
1971 After the Honeymoon (TV movie) (as Fred DeCordova)
 
1967-1971 My Three Sons (TV series)
– After the Honeymoon (1971)
– The Return of Terrible Tom (1971)
– Fit the Crime (1971)
– Debbie (1971)
– The Recital (1971)
See all 108 episodes »
 
1970 The Doris Day Show (TV series)
– Doris Meets a Prince (1970)
– Doris Hires a Millionaire: Part 2 (1970)
– Doris Hires a Millionaire: Part 1 (1970)
– Today's World Catches the Measles (1970)
 
1969 To Rome with Love (TV series)
– Pilot (1969)
 
1966 Frankie and Johnny (as Frederick de Cordova)
 
1965 The Smothers Brothers Show (TV series)
– Halo in the Ring (1965)
– Pay the Man the $27.95 (1965) (as Fred De Cordova)
– Take a Tramp to Lunch This Week (1965) (as Fred De Cordova)
 
1965 Mr. Belvedere (TV movie) (as Fred DeCordova)
 
1965 I'll Take Sweden
 
1965 Burke's Law (TV series)
– Who Killed the Grand Piano? (1965)
 
1964-1965 The Donna Reed Show (TV series)
– Indoor Outing (1965)
– Old Faithful (1964)
– Quads of Trouble (1964)
– Operation: Anniversary (1964)
 
1964-1965 The Farmer's Daughter (TV series)
– The Woman Behind the Man (1965) (as Fred De Cordova)
– Crime of Passion (1965)
– A Matter of Honor (1964)
 
1955-1964 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
– Harlow Gets a Date (1964)
– Jack Renews Driver's License (1964)
– How Jack Found Dennis (1964)
– Don Breaks Leg (1964)
– Amateur Show (1963)
See all 72 episodes »
 
1962 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
 
1957-1959 December Bride (TV series)
– The Martian Show (1959)
– Pete Has a Baby (1959)
– Power Saw (1958)
– Bride's Father-in-Law (1958)
– Aunt Emily (1958)
See all 11 episodes »
 
1953-1958 The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV series)
– Ronnie Makes a Record (1958)
– The Switchboard Operator (1956)
– Mrs. Sohmers Needs a Psychologist (1956)
– Questions and Answers (1956)
– The Triple Surprise Party (1956)
See all 120 episodes »
 
1957 Mr. Adams and Eve (TV series)
 
1956 Conflict (TV series)
– The Magic Brew (1956)
 
1956 Blithe Spirit (TV movie)
 
1956 Ford Star Jubilee (TV series)
– Blithe Spirit (1956)
 
1955 The Bob Cummings Show (TV series)
– Calling Doctor Baxter (1955)
 
1954 Honestly, Celeste! (TV series)
– Episode dated 28 November 1954 (1954)
 
1954 The George Gobel Show (TV series)
 
1954 The Bing Crosby Show (TV movie) (as Fred DeCordova)
 
1953 Column South
 
1952 Bonzo Goes to College (as Frederick de Cordova)
 
1952 Yankee Buccaneer (as Frederick de Cordova)
 
1952 Here Come the Nelsons
 
1952 Finders Keepers (as Frederick de Cordova)
 
1951 Little Egypt (as Frederick de Cordova)
 
1951 Bedtime for Bonzo (as Frederick de Cordova)
 
1951 Katie Did It (as Frederick de Cordova)
 
1950 The Desert Hawk (as Frederick de Cordova)
 
1950 Peggy
 
1950 Buccaneer's Girl (as Frederick de Cordova)
 
1949 The Gal Who Took the West (as Frederick de Cordova)
 
1949 Illegal Entry
 
1948 The Countess of Monte Cristo
 
1948 For the Love of Mary
 
1948 Wallflower
 
1947 Always Together
 
1947 Love and Learn
 
1947 That Way with Women
 
1946 Her Kind of Man
 
1945 Too Young to Know
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (6 titles)
1952 Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (fill-in director - uncredited)
 
1945 San Antonio (dialogue director)
 
1945 Roughly Speaking (dialogue director)
 
1944 To Have and Have Not (dialogue director - uncredited)
 
1944 Janie (dialogue director)
 
1944 Between Two Worlds (dialogue director)
 
Show ShowActor (5 titles)
1997 Mad About You (TV series)
Hugh Moss
– Citizen Buchman (1997) … Hugh Moss
 
1995 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
Frederick De Cordova
– Eight (1995) … Frederick De Cordova
 
1982 The King of Comedy
Bert Thomas (as Fred De Cordova)
 
1968 My Three Sons (TV series)
First Director
– The Standing Still Tour (1968) … First Director (as Fred De Cordova)
 
1962 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
Stagehand
– The Story of My Gang Comedy (1962) … Stagehand (uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2011 The Actor's Journey (video documentary) (in memory of)
 
2011 The Actor's Journey for Kids (video documentary) (in memory of)
 
2002 Shandling Talks... No Flipping! (video short) (in memory of)
 
Show ShowSelf (11 titles)
1999 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Rock Hudson (1999) … Himself
 
1998 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
Himself
– As My Career Lay Dying (1998) … Himself (as Fred De Cordova)
 
1996-1997 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Sonja Henie: Fire on Ice (1997) … Himself
– Jack Benny: Now Cut That Out! (1996) … Himself
 
1992 Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom (TV documentary)
Himself (as Fred De Cordova)
 
1992 Vicki! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.16 (1992) … Himself
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Variety, Music or Comedy Program
 
1992 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 May 1992 (1992) … Himself (uncredited)
 
1988 ALF (TV series)
Himself
– Tonight, Tonight: Part 1 (1988) … Himself (as Fred De Cordova)
– Tonight, Tonight: Part 2 (1988) … Himself (as Fred De Cordova)
 
1984 The 36th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Variety, Music or Comedy Program (as Fred De Cordova)
 
1979 The 31st Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Program Achievement - Special Class (as Fred DeCordova)
 
1962 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
Himself
– Shari Lewis Show (1962) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2012 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 
2001 The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Memorial Tribute
 

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(1933). Stage Play: Hold Your Horses. Musical comedy. Music by Robert Russell Bennett, Robert A. Simon, Louis Alter, Arthur Swanstrom, Ben Oakland and Owen Murphy. Book by Russel Crouse and Corey Ford. Based on a play by Charles Beahan, Russel Crouse and Corey Ford. With many nonsensical moments by Joe Cook... See more »

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Alternate Names:

Fred De Cordova | Fred DeCordova | Frederick de Cordova | Fred de Cordova
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Trivia:

Stayed with Jay Leno on The Tonight Show in an advisory capacity until his death. See more »

Nickname:

Freddie See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio