Fred Roos

Fred Roos
Roos in 2014
Roos in 2014
Born
Frederick Ried Roos

(1934-05-22)May 22, 1934
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
DiedMay 18, 2024(2024-05-18) (aged 89)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film producer, casting director
Years active1964–2024

Frederick Ried Roos (May 22, 1934 – May 18, 2024) was an American film producer and casting director. He was best known for his contributions to the New Hollywood movement, particularly through his collaborations with director Francis Ford Coppola. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture for The Godfather: Part II (1974), with a second nomination for Apocalypse Now (1979).[1]

  1. ^ Saperstein, Pat (2024-05-21). "Fred Roos, Oscar-Winning Producer of 'Godfather Part II' and Casting Director of 'The Godfather,' 'Megalopolis,' Dies at 89". Variety. Retrieved 2024-05-26.