The American writer, director, and producer Manny Coto (born June 10, 1961) died in his Pasadena home on July 9. 2023, and was 62 years old. Reports disclose that he died after battling pancreatic cancer for over a year. The Cuban-born is survived by his wife of almost 2 decades Robin Trickett and his four children, Manny Austin Coto, Rile Coto, and twins Charlotte Coto and Finley Coto.
Even though his death has left family, friends, and fans heartbroken, it’s no doubt that his legacies would continue to live through his works in the entertainment industry. He holds credit for films and TV series such as Star Trek: Enterprise, Dexter, and Odyssey 5.
Manny Coto Died After Battling Pancreatic Cancer
According to a statement delivered by the Cotos family representative, Manny Coto died on July 9, 2023, a month after his 62nd birthday. The writer, director, and producer suffered pancreatic cancer for 13 months and finally gave in to the disease. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Pasadena.
Did You Know This 7 Facts about Manny Coto
1. He Was a Native of Havana, Cuba
Manny Coto was one of three children born to his parents on June 10, 1961, in Havana, Cuba. According to the records, his mother Norma who was a teacher fled to Orlando, Florida during the Fidel Castro regime and that was where Manny was raised alongside his sister, Normi Coto, and brother, Juan Carlos Coto.
At the time, his father Manuel Coto, a doctor was forced to stay back in Havana but later joined his family.
2. Manny Coto Developed Interest in Filming as a Teenager
Manny Coto was still young when his passion for acting was spurred. As a teen, he used his father’s Super8 camera to create horror movies and short clips. It was long before he decided to make a career from it.
He moved to Los Angeles in 1983 to pursue a course in arts and graduated from the American Film Institute.
3. He Joined the Entertainment Industry as a Writer
After Manny Coto graduated from the film institute, he became more interested in writing than acting. He wrote his first screenplay in 1988 for an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Present recorded success and blame the first screenplay to hit $1 million in sales.
After that, he started writing short plays, films, and series such as Teles from the Crpyt, Death at 21, Star Kid, Strange World, and American Horror Story.
4. The Writer Doubles as a Producer and Director
Manny Coto was also a producer and director of many horror and sci-fi series. He became known after co-writing and directing Dr. Gigggles in 1992, a horror movie starring actors such as Larry Drake, Holy Marie Combs, Cliff DeYoung, and Glenn Quinn.
Asides from this, he is known as the executive producer of series such as Star Trek: Entreprise, 24, and Dexter.
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5. Manny Coto was Married to Robin Trickett Until His Death
Manny Coto and Robin Tricketh were a couple until the former died in 2023. The couple met on the set of Odyssey 5 in 2003 and after a few years, they got married. Their marriage ceremony was held in Venice, Italy on December 27, 2004.
Manny’s wife, Robin also pursues a career in the entertainment industry. She is a visual effects supervisor and is known for her work on VFX-driven projects.
6. Manny and his wife, Robin were Parents of 4
Before Manny Coto died in 2023, he birthed 4 children with his wife Robin. His children include Manny Coto, Riley Coto, Charlotte Coto, and Finlay Coto. Unlike their father, they maintain a very private life and not so much has been established about them.
7. He is Estimated at $3 Million
Manny Coto primarily earns from his career as a writer, director, and producer. He was over $2 million rich at the time of his death and most of his wealth came from the entertainment industry. As you would find, he was the writer of the screenplay which became the first to break the $1 million barrier as far back as early 2000.
