Fred Roos, the Oscar-winning producer known for his work on 'The Godfather Part II' and his long collaboration with Francis Ford Coppola, has died at the age of 89. Roos had a distinguished career as both a casting director and producer, contributing to films such as 'American Graffiti,' 'Apocalypse Now,' and the recent 'Megalopolis.' He was instrumental in launching the careers of actors Jack Nicholson, Harrison Ford, and Tom Cruise. Roos's passing marks a significant loss for the Coppola filmmaking team and the film industry at large. He won the Best Picture Oscar for 'The Godfather Part II.'
Fred Roos, ‘Godfather Part II’ producer and longtime Coppola collaborator, dies at 89 https://t.co/NEqMnoGtYl
Fred Roos dies at 89; longtime Francis Ford Coppola collaborator won Oscar for ‘Godfather Part II’ https://t.co/BsjsHmecHO
Oscar-winning producer of The Godfather Part II, Fred Roos, dead at 89 https://t.co/8fd5xcNHLZ https://t.co/IehI5bcWns
Fred Roos dead at 89: Oscar-winning producer of The Godfather Part II passes away - as Francis Ford Coppola shares emotional tribute https://t.co/V8VhR3EbRd
Fred Roos, the Oscar-winning producer of “The Godfather Part II” who helped launch the careers of numerous superstars from Jack Nicholson to Tom Cruise, has died. He was 89: https://t.co/9ydk1fZYBS
We have lost Fred Roos, the Zelig-like casting director/producer who: - lobbied to have his cabinet-maker Harrison Ford cast in Star Wars - Early on cast Five Easy Pieces, then capped his career with Megalopolis - Won Best Pic for Godfather II https://t.co/wUvxYubTZ6
Fred Roos, producer and Francis Ford Coppola collaborator, dies at 89 https://t.co/445QEiOr4w
Fred Roos Dead at 89: Longtime Francis Ford Coppola Collaborator Was a Casting Director, Producer https://t.co/8Sm3EgGUET
Fred Roos, the longtime producing and casting collaborator of Francis Ford Coppola, has died at age 89. He famously found Jack Nicholson and Harrison Ford, launching both actors’ respective careers. Read his full obituary: https://t.co/zGIJf3kOAZ https://t.co/0axRFBOBw1
Fred Roos was eighty-nine https://t.co/Y8OmfBDYQf
Fred Roos is another major loss for the Coppolas. The legendary casting director was an essential part of the Coppola filmmaking team and family. He was 89. https://t.co/zSg5VRwkEM
R.I.P. MEGALOPOLIS EP Fred Roos, who spent the past 50 years working closely with the Coppola clan. He led a remarkable life and career. My heart goes out to Francis, who has now lost two people near and dear to him in the midst of his big comeback year.
Film producer Fred Roos has died at 89. He was the casting director for films such as “American Graffiti” and went on to have a close relationship with Francis Ford Coppola, producing best picture winner “The Godfather Part II” and “Apocalypse Now." https://t.co/xakuQGNYr8
Fred Roos, Casting Director Turned Oscar-Winning Producer on 'The Godfather: Part II,' Dies at 89 https://t.co/wpGfJ7TAmr
Fred Roos, Oscar-Winning Producer of 'Godfather Part II' and Casting Director of 'The Godfather,' 'Megalopolis,' Dies at 89 https://t.co/xakuQGNYr8
Fred Roos Dies: Oscar-Winning 'Godfather Part II' Producer And Longtime Coppola Collaborator Was 89 https://t.co/iRlczo9HoY
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