Fred Roos

Personal Info

Known For

Production

Known Credits

0.5469

Gender

Male

Birthday

22-May-1934

Age

(92 years old)

Place of Birth

Santa Monica, California, USA

Also Known As
  • Frederick Ried Roos

Fred Roos

Biography

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.


Credits

Fog City Mavericks Fog City Mavericks (2007) Character: Self
Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home including George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Chris Columbus and producer Saul Zaentz. The special weaves interviews, commentaries and unforgettable moments from some of the most visionary movies ever created such as American Graffiti, the Star Wars film series, the Indiana Jones film series, The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Lost in Translation, Flags of Our Fathers and many others. It also features interviews with those who have worked with Bay Area mavericks: Steven Spielberg, Michael Douglas, Anthony Minghella, Milos Forman and Frank Darabont.
Drive, He Said: A Cautionary Tale of Campus Revolution and Sexual Freedom Drive, He Said: A Cautionary Tale of Campus Revolution and Sexual Freedom (2010) Character: Self
A video piece featuring Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern and others discussing the production history of "Drive, He Said."
Sucker Punch Blues: A Look Back on John Huston's 'Fat City' Sucker Punch Blues: A Look Back on John Huston's 'Fat City' (2017) Character: Self
This brand new documentary takes a closer look at the production history, unique style, and lasting appeal of Fat City, as well as Leonard Gardner's novel that inspired it. Included in it are new interviews with actors Stacy Keach and Candy Clark, casting director Fred Roos, and camera assistant Gary Vidor.
Megadoc Megadoc (2025) Character: Self
Presenting a behind-the-scenes account of a visionary at work. From Oscar-nominated Mike Figgis, Megadoc gives audiences an unfiltered and intimate look at the making of Francis Ford Coppola’s epic sci-fi drama Megalopolis.
BBStory: An American Film Renaissance BBStory: An American Film Renaissance (2010) Character: Self
This 2009 documentary features directors Bob Rafelson, Peter Bogdanovich, and Henry Jaglom, actor-director Jack Nicholson, and actresses Karen Black and Ellen Burstyn, among others, reminiscing about the making of the groundbreaking films of BBS Productions.
Casting By Casting By (2012) Character: Self
This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild (2004) Character: Self
The life and times of famous Jack Nicholson include his 30-years relationship with Anjelica Houston and find out his sister is his real mother.
The Making of 'American Graffiti' The Making of 'American Graffiti' (1998) Character: Self
Documentary that features many interviews and other footage of the cast and crew for the film American Graffiti (1973)
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) Character: Self
A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.



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