Background
Gates, Robert Franklin was born on March 18, 1944 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Robert F. and Jean Barr (Howell).
Gates, Robert Franklin was born on March 18, 1944 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Robert F. and Jean Barr (Howell).
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, University Delaware, 1966.
Process systems computer engineer, Union Carbide Corporation, Charleston, West Virginia, 1966-1971; filmmaker, photographer, lighting designer, holographer, Omni Prodns., Charleston, since 1972. Treasurer Art Space Gallery, Charleston, since 1984. Lighting designer Kanawha Players, Charleston.
Member West Virginia Filmmakers Guild (president since 1987), Professional Artist's Cooperative Trust (treasurer since 1982).
Married Mollie Moorhead, August 28, 1993. Children: Erica, Kristopher.