Back to peopleFrederick de CordovaKnown forDirectingBornOctober 27, 1910DiedSeptember 15, 2001Place of birthNew York City, New YorkBiographyLife and careerFrederick "Fred" Timmins de Cordova (October 27, 1910 – September 15, 2001) was an American stage, motion picture and television director and producer. He is best known for his work on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.Filmography2 filmsAll2Acting1Crew1The King of Comedy1982as Bert ThomasTo Have and Have Not1945Dialogue