John Cossette
American theatre and television producer
About John Cossette
Lived 1957 – 2011 (aged 54). John Cossette was an American television producer, theatre director and theater producer.
John Cossette (February 22, 1957 – April 26, 2011) was an American theater and television producer known for his work on televised award shows, especially the television broadcasts of the Grammy Awards.
Cossette's father, television producer Pierre Cossette, was known as the "father of the Grammy Awards telecast." Pierre Cossette helmed the first televised broadcast of the Grammy Awards in 1971.
John Cossette became the producer of the Grammy Awards following the departure of his father from the awards show. Cossette remained involved with the television broadcast of the Grammy Awards for more than twenty years, and also produced the Latin Grammy Awards show and the Grammy nominations concert. Most recently, Cossette worked as the executive producer of the 53rd Grammy Awards held on February 13, 2011.
In 2009, Cossette began producing productions of the musical, Million Dollar Quartet in Chicago, on Broadway and in London's West End. Cossette also produced awards show for the cable television network, BET. His other producing credits include the reopening ceremony for Radio City Music Hall in New York City in 1999.
John Cossette died on April 26, 2011, at the age of 54. No cause of death was ever given. He was survived by his wife, Rita, and two daughters. His father, Pierre Cossette, died in September 2009.
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Who was John Cossette?
American theatre and television producer (1957-2011)
When was John Cossette born?
John Cossette was born on 22 February 1957 in Los Angeles.
When did John Cossette die?
John Cossette died on 26 April 2011 in Malibu.
What was John Cossette's occupation?
John Cossette was a television producer, theatre director and theater producer.
What nationality was John Cossette?
John Cossette was American.
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