Pierre Cossette Net Worth

Pierre Cossette Net Worth is
$1.2 Million

Pierre Cossette Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

Pierre Maurice Joseph Cossette (December 15, 1923 – September 11, 2009) was a television executive producer and Broadway producer who brought the Grammy Awards to television. Cossette produced the first television broadcast of the Grammy Awards in 1971.Cossette was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2005. Born in Valleyfield, Quebec, he also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2006, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars was dedicated to him.His autobiography, Another Day In Showbiz: One Producer's Journey, tells the story of an unassuming young man from rural Quebec who worked his way to the top of the world of glitz and glamour, galvanizing the music industry in the process. He offers his vision of the industry, detailing stars, directors, producers, movies, TV companies, record companies, and the art, creation, and exhibition of stage productions such as The Will Rogers Follies, The Scarlet Pimpernell, and the Voice of Woody Guthrie"'.A Las Vegas legend for booking the world's biggest acts including the Rat Pack, Mae West, and many others. He went from agent to producer with the help and support of entertainment giant Harry Cohn.Cossette was one of the 20th century's most accomplished and versatile producers, having been a major player in booking Las Vegas' top shows, bringing The Grammy Awards to TV, and managing comedic giants such as Dick Shawn and Buddy Hackett. His son, John Cossette, became the producer of the Grammy Awards following Pierre Cossette's retirement.Cossette died on September 11, 2009, in Montreal. He was 85 years old.He is survived by his second wife, Mary; a son from a previous marriage; five stepchildren and eight grandchildren. Another son from a previous marriage, John Cossette (who eventually took over as Grammy Executive Producer), died on April 26, 2011.

Date Of BirthDecember 15, 1923, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada
DiedSeptember 11, 2009, Montreal, Canada
Place Of BirthValleyfield, Québec, Canada
ProfessionProducer, Miscellaneous Crew
EducationUniversity of Southern California
SpouseMary Cossette (m. ?–2009), Dorothy Foy (m. ?–1982)
ChildrenJohn Cossette, Andrew Cossette
Star SignSagittarius
#Fact
1Father of John Cossette.
2Television and theater producer, and manager of American pop music acts, including Ann-Margret, Vic Damone, Dick Shawn, and Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.
3He created the modern Grammy Awards show, with live performances instead of taped and filmed pieces.
4Founder--with Lou Adler, Bobby Roberts and Al Bennett--of Dunhill Records (1965-1975), Los Angeles, CA. The label's artists included The Mamas and the Papas, Johnny Rivers, Steppenwolf and Three Dog Night.
5He graduated from University of Southern California in Los Angeles in 1949 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism.
6He served in the United States Army during World War II.
7He is survived by his wife, Mary Cossette; sons-John Cossette and Andrew Cossette; five stepchildren-John Ufland, Anne Casey, Christopher Ufland, Jennifer Bontempo, and Joslin Weiner; and eight grandchildren.

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The 50th Annual Grammy Awards2008TV Special producer
My Night at the Grammys2007TV Movie producer
The 47th Annual Grammy Awards2005TV Special executive producer
The 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards2004TV Special executive producer
The 46th Annual Grammy Awards2004TV Special executive producer
The 4th Annual Latin Grammy Awards2003TV Special executive producer
The 45th Annual Grammy Awards2003TV Special executive producer
3rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards2002TV Special executive producer
Celine Dion: A New Day Has Come2002TV Movie executive producer
2nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards2001TV Special executive producer
The 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards2000TV Special executive producer
The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards2000TV Special executive producer
Radio City Music Hall's Grand Re-Opening Gala1999TV Movie executive producer
The 41st Annual Grammy Awards1999TV Special executive producer
Céline Dion: These Are Special Times1998TV Movie documentary executive producer
The 39th Annual Grammy Awards1997TV Special executive producer
Kathie Lee Gifford... Looking for Christmas1994TV Movie executive producer
The Harry Connick Jr. Christmas Special1993TV Movie producer
The 34th Annual Grammy Awards1992TV Special executive producer
The 33rd Annual Grammy Awards1991TV Special executive producer
The Will Rogers Follies1991TV Movie executive producer
Grammy Legends1990TV Special executive producer
Grammy Living Legends1989TV Movie executive producer
All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar1989TV Movie executive producer
Too Young the Hero1988TV Movie executive producer
The 30th Annual Grammy Awards1988TV Special executive producer
The 29th Annual Grammy Awards1987TV Special executive producer
The Grammy Lifetime Achievment Award Show1987TV Movie executive producer
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids: Easter in Rome1987TV Movie producer
The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards1987TV Special executive producer
Kraft Salutes Super Night at the Super Bowl1987TV Movie executive producer
The 28th Annual Grammy Awards1986TV Special executive producer
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa1985TV Special producer
The 27th Annual Grammy Awards1985TV Special executive producer
The 26th Annual Grammy Awards1984TV Special executive producer
Salute!1983TV Series executive producer - 12 episodes
The 25th Annual Grammy Awards1983TV Special executive producer
The Glen Campbell Music Show1982TV Series producer
Standing Room Only1982TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
The 24th Annual Grammy Awards1982TV Special executive producer
People of the Year1982TV Movie executive producer
The First 100 Years of Recorded Music1981TV Special executive producer
The Grammy Hall of Fame1981TV Movie executive producer
The 23rd Annual Grammy Awards1981TV Special executive producer
The Promise of Love1980TV Movie executive producer
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story1980TV Movie executive producer
The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards1980TV Special executive producer
Sha Na Na1977-1980TV Series executive producer - 97 episodes
The 21st Annual Grammy Awards1979TV Special executive producer
The New Adventures of Heidi1978TV Movie executive producer
Hollywood's Diamond Jubilee1978TV Special executive producer
The 20th Annual Grammy Awards1978TV Special executive producer
Off-Hollywood1978TV Movie executive producer
Happy Birthday, Las Vegas1977TV Special executive producer
Super Night at Forest Hills1977TV Special producer
The Keane Brothers Show1977TV Series executive producer - 4 episodes
The 19th Annual Grammy Awards1977TV Special executive producer
The 17th Annual Grammy Awards1975TV Special executive producer
The Hollywood Palladium1974TV Movie executive producer
ABC Late Night1974TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
The 16th Annual Grammy Awards1974TV Special executive producer
Stand Up and Cheer1971-1974TV Series executive producer - 70 episodes
The 15th Annual Grammy Awards1973TV Special executive producer
The Jud Strunk Show1972TV Movie executive producer
The 14th Annual Grammy Awards1972TV Special executive producer
The Manipulator1971executive producer - as Pierre Cosette
Changing Scene IV1971TV Special executive producer
Changing Scene III1971TV Special executive producer
Changing Scene II1970TV Special executive producer
Changing Scene1970TV Special executive producer
The Switched-On Symphony1970TV Special executive producer
Movin'1970TV Movie executive producer
Dionne Warwick- Souled Out1969TV Special executive producer
Feliciano! Very Special1969TV Special producer

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Will Rogers Follies1991TV Movie presented by

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Working in the Theatre1999TV Series documentaryHimself
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's1997DocumentaryHimself
The 45th Annual Tony Awards1991TV SpecialHimself - Winner: Best Musical
ABC Late Night1974TV SeriesHimself - Judge
This Is Your Life1955TV SeriesHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards2009TV SpecialHimself - In Memoriam

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2005Star on the Walk of FameWalk of FameTelevisionOn 7 February 2005. At 6233 Hollywood Blvd.
1984Showmanship AwardPublicists Guild of AmericaTelevision

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1988Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety-Music Events ProgrammingThe 30th Annual Grammy Awards (1988)
1970Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety or Musical Program - Classical MusicThe Switched-On Symphony (1970)

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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