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 Birth | December 15, 1923, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada |
Died | September 11, 2009, Montreal, Canada |
Place Of Birth | Valleyfield, Québec, Canada |
Profession | Producer, Miscellaneous Crew |
Education | University of Southern California |
Spouse | Mary Cossette (m. ?–2009), Dorothy Foy (m. ?–1982) |
Children | John Cossette, Andrew Cossette |
Star Sign | Sagittarius |
# | Fact |
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1 | Father of John Cossette. |
2 | Television and theater producer, and manager of American pop music acts, including Ann-Margret, Vic Damone, Dick Shawn, and Dan Rowan and Dick Martin. |
3 | He created the modern Grammy Awards show, with live performances instead of taped and filmed pieces. |
4 | Founder--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. |
5 | He graduated from University of Southern California in Los Angeles in 1949 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. |
6 | He served in the United States Army during World War II. |
7 | He 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
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The 50th Annual Grammy Awards | 2008 | TV Special producer | |
My Night at the Grammys | 2007 | TV Movie producer | |
The 47th Annual Grammy Awards | 2005 | TV Special executive producer | |
The 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards | 2004 | TV Special executive producer | |
The 46th Annual Grammy Awards | 2004 | TV Special executive producer | |
The 4th Annual Latin Grammy Awards | 2003 | TV Special executive producer | |
The 45th Annual Grammy Awards | 2003 | TV Special executive producer | |
3rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards | 2002 | TV Special executive producer | |
Celine Dion: A New Day Has Come | 2002 | TV Movie executive producer | |
2nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards | 2001 | TV Special executive producer | |
The 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards | 2000 | TV Special executive producer | |
The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards | 2000 | TV Special executive producer | |
Radio City Music Hall's Grand Re-Opening Gala | 1999 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The 41st Annual Grammy Awards | 1999 | TV Special executive producer | |
Céline Dion: These Are Special Times | 1998 | TV Movie documentary executive producer | |
The 39th Annual Grammy Awards | 1997 | TV Special executive producer | |
Kathie Lee Gifford... Looking for Christmas | 1994 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Harry Connick Jr. Christmas Special | 1993 | TV Movie producer | |
The 34th Annual Grammy Awards | 1992 | TV Special executive producer | |
The 33rd Annual Grammy Awards | 1991 | TV Special executive producer | |
The Will Rogers Follies | 1991 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Grammy Legends | 1990 | TV Special executive producer | |
Grammy Living Legends | 1989 | TV Movie executive producer | |
All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1989 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Too Young the Hero | 1988 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The 30th Annual Grammy Awards | 1988 | TV Special executive producer | |
The 29th Annual Grammy Awards | 1987 | TV Special executive producer | |
The Grammy Lifetime Achievment Award Show | 1987 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids: Easter in Rome | 1987 | TV Movie producer | |
The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1987 | TV Special executive producer | |
Kraft Salutes Super Night at the Super Bowl | 1987 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The 28th Annual Grammy Awards | 1986 | TV Special executive producer | |
Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa | 1985 | TV Special producer | |
The 27th Annual Grammy Awards | 1985 | TV Special executive producer | |
The 26th Annual Grammy Awards | 1984 | TV Special executive producer | |
Salute! | 1983 | TV Series executive producer - 12 episodes | |
The 25th Annual Grammy Awards | 1983 | TV Special executive producer | |
The Glen Campbell Music Show | 1982 | TV Series producer | |
Standing Room Only | 1982 | TV Series executive producer - 1 episode | |
The 24th Annual Grammy Awards | 1982 | TV Special executive producer | |
People of the Year | 1982 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The First 100 Years of Recorded Music | 1981 | TV Special executive producer | |
The Grammy Hall of Fame | 1981 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The 23rd Annual Grammy Awards | 1981 | TV Special executive producer | |
The Promise of Love | 1980 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story | 1980 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards | 1980 | TV Special executive producer | |
Sha Na Na | 1977-1980 | TV Series executive producer - 97 episodes | |
The 21st Annual Grammy Awards | 1979 | TV Special executive producer | |
The New Adventures of Heidi | 1978 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Hollywood's Diamond Jubilee | 1978 | TV Special executive producer | |
The 20th Annual Grammy Awards | 1978 | TV Special executive producer | |
Off-Hollywood | 1978 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Happy Birthday, Las Vegas | 1977 | TV Special executive producer | |
Super Night at Forest Hills | 1977 | TV Special producer | |
The Keane Brothers Show | 1977 | TV Series executive producer - 4 episodes | |
The 19th Annual Grammy Awards | 1977 | TV Special executive producer | |
The 17th Annual Grammy Awards | 1975 | TV Special executive producer | |
The Hollywood Palladium | 1974 | TV Movie executive producer | |
ABC Late Night | 1974 | TV Series executive producer - 1 episode | |
The 16th Annual Grammy Awards | 1974 | TV Special executive producer | |
Stand Up and Cheer | 1971-1974 | TV Series executive producer - 70 episodes | |
The 15th Annual Grammy Awards | 1973 | TV Special executive producer | |
The Jud Strunk Show | 1972 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The 14th Annual Grammy Awards | 1972 | TV Special executive producer | |
The Manipulator | 1971 | executive producer - as Pierre Cosette | |
Changing Scene IV | 1971 | TV Special executive producer | |
Changing Scene III | 1971 | TV Special executive producer | |
Changing Scene II | 1970 | TV Special executive producer | |
Changing Scene | 1970 | TV Special executive producer | |
The Switched-On Symphony | 1970 | TV Special executive producer | |
Movin' | 1970 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Dionne Warwick- Souled Out | 1969 | TV Special executive producer | |
Feliciano! Very Special | 1969 | TV Special producer |
Miscellaneous
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Will Rogers Follies | 1991 | TV Movie presented by |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Working in the Theatre | 1999 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's | 1997 | Documentary | Himself |
The 45th Annual Tony Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Himself - Winner: Best Musical |
ABC Late Night | 1974 | TV Series | Himself - Judge |
This Is Your Life | 1955 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself - In Memoriam |
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2005 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Television | On 7 February 2005. At 6233 Hollywood Blvd. |
1984 | Showmanship Award | Publicists Guild of America | Television |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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1988 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Variety-Music Events Programming | The 30th Annual Grammy Awards (1988) |
1970 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Variety or Musical Program - Classical Music | The Switched-On Symphony (1970) |