Fred Roos Filmography:
Notable films from Fred’s career. Click on a decade below to learn more!
In the 60s, after a decade of collaborating together, Fred tried to break Jack Nicholson in as a film and television star. They finally created an opportunity to do low budget films with a “Roger Corman” like company. Jack Nicholson wrote and starred in the movies Monte Hellman directed. This was a launching point for Jack’s career as an actor and Fred‘s career as a producer.
Flight to Fury (1964)
Producer
Back Door to Hell (1964)
Producer
Cordillera (1964)
Producer
Prior to Fred’s transition into producing, he built a reputation as a master casting Director. He cast many iconic films and television shows from the 60’s. Among the notable television series: I Spy, Andy Griffith, Mayberry RFD, That Girl, and Petula
With George Lucas, Fred had two major collaborations: American Graffiti and Star Wars.
American Graffiti (1973)
Casting Director
Written and Directed by George Lucas
Legend has it upon finishing the script, Fred knew who should play every single role in American Graffiti. After months of auditions, George had finally landed on the original cast that Fred had envisioned!
Star Wars (1977)
Special Advisor to George Lucas
Written and Directed by George Lucas
Fred’s contribution to Star Wars included Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, and James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader
THE GODFATHER (1972)
Casting Director
Dir. Francis Ford Coppola
Starring Al Pacino and Marlon Brando
Diane Keaton, Jimmy Caan, and John Cazale.
THE GODFATHER PART II (1974)
Co-Producer
Best Picture Academy Award Winner
Starring Al Pacino and Marlon Brando
THE CONVERSATION (1974)
Nominated for “Best Picture” Academy Award
Dir. Francis Ford Coppola
Starring Gene Hackman and Harrison Ford
APOCALYPSE NOW (1979)
Co-Producer
Nominated for “Best Picture” Academy Award
Dir. Francis Ford Coppola
Starring Martin Sheen and Marlon Brando
THE BLACK STALLION (1979)
Producer
Dir. Carroll Ballard
Starring Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, and Teri Garr
FIVE EASY PIECES (1970)
Casting Director
Dir. Bob Rafelson
Starring Jack Nicholson
TWO LANE BLACKTOP (1971)
Casting Director
Dir. Monte Helmen
Starring James Taylor, Warren Oates, and Laurie Bird
A Cult Classic
CISCO PIKE (1971)
Casting Director
Dir. Bill Norton
Written by Robert Towne and Bill Norton
Starring Gene Hackman and Kris Kristofferson
DRIVE, HE SAID (1971)
Associate Producer
Written, Produced, and Directed by Jack Nicholson
FAT CITY (1972)
Casting Director
Dir. John Huston
Starring Jeff Bridges and Candy Clark
THE KING OF MARVIN GARDENS (1972)
Casting Director (uncredited)
Dir. Bob Rafelson
Starring Jack Nicholson and Bruce Derns
DILLINGER (1973)
Casting Director
Dir. John Milius
Starring Warren Oates
ONE FROM THE HEART (1981)
Producer
THE ESCAPE ARTIST (1982)
Co-Producer
HAMMETT (1982)
Producer
THE OUTSIDERS (1983)
Producer
THE BLACK STALLION RETURNS (1983)
Producer
RUMBLE FISH (1983)
Producer
THE COTTON CLUB (1984)
Co-Producer
GARDENS OF STONE (1987)
Executive Producer
BARFLY (1987)
Producer
NEW YORK STORIES (1989)
Producer, Segment: “Life Without Zoe”