Emmy Award-winning executive producer and director Manny Coto, who worked on shows like 24 and American Horror Story, has died at age 62.
Coto won an Outstanding Drama Series Emmy for 24 and went on to work on the sequel series.
What was Manny Coto’s cause of death?
Manny Coto was born in Havana, Cuba on June 10, 1961. The director and his mother, Norma had to flee to Orlando, Florida where he grew up and schooled.
Although there is no information regarding his father, he is not the only child of his parents. He has two other siblings. His sister is Normi and his brother is Juan Carlos; and had eight nieces and nephews.
His family confirmed the news of his death on Sunday, July 9, 2023, to Deadline, saying Coto died of pancreatic cancer.
He had been sick for about 13 months, his family told the outlet.
Remembering writer-producer Manny Coto, who brought the fun back to Enterprise's fourth season with his love for Star Trek. Manny had been battling pancreatic cancer and passed away at age 62. Photo: Admiral Manny Coto with Doug Drexler & me during the Enterprise finale in 2005. pic.twitter.com/klHwX7EJQ3
— Michael Okuda (@MikeOkuda) July 11, 2023
Manny Coto’s career was impressive before his passing
The producer whose real name is Manuel Hector Coto graduated from the American Film Institute and has experience in the sci-fi and fantasy genres.
He has an impressive career as screenwriter, television director, and producer of films and television programs spanning over decades.
Coto co-created Fox’s AI drama neXt and also served as an executive producer on shows including Dexter, Star Trek Enterprise, and American Horror Story.
His Emmy win for 24 came in 2005.
Coto then co-created the sequel series 24: Live Another Day and 24: Legacy.
In addition, Coto served as executive producer on American Horror Story for four seasons and on American Horror Stories for two seasons.
Coto’s other executive producer credits include the final three seasons of Dexter – for which he received a 2011 Emmy nomination – and the final two seasons of Star Trek: Enterprise.
He directed the 2021 episode of American Horror Stories called Feral.
Coto also directed the 2001 Disney Channel movie Zenon: The Zequel.
After doing commercial work and making his own films, Coto eventually broke into feature films.
What was Manny Coto’s net worth?
Per online sources, Manny Coto died a millionaire. He had an estimated current net worth between $3 million and $5 million at the time of his death and most of his wealth came from the entertainment industry.
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