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Fred Coe

Production

Born December 23, 1914 · Alligator, Mississippi

Died April 29, 1979

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Biography

Frederick Hayden Hughs Coe (December 23, 1914 – April 29, 1979) was an American television producer and director most famous for The Goodyear Television Playhouse/The Philco Television Playhouse in 1948-1955 and Playhouse 90 from 1957 to 1959. Among the live TV dramas he produced were Marty and The Trip to Bountiful for Goodyear/Philco, Peter Pan for Producers' Showcase, and Days of Wine and Roses for Playhouse 90.

Awards & recognition

  • Tony Award — Best Play · 1960
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Limited Miniseries · 1977 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series · 1977 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Limited Miniseries · 1976 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1966 · nominated
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  • Golden Globe Award — Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1965 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Play · 1963 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Motion Picture – Drama · 1962 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Play · 1962 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Play · 1961 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Play · 1960 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Play · 1958 · nominated

Filmography8 titles

Marty

1953Producer

The Miracle Worker

1962Producer

Wait Until Dark

1967Other

Days of Wine and Roses

1958Producer

Mister Peepers

Producer

This Property Is Condemned

1966Screenplay

The Left Handed Gun

1958Producer

Lights Out

Producer