Fred Roos, who won an Oscar for his work on “The Godfather Part II” and “Apocalypse Now,” has died at 89. Roos was a prominent casting director and producer, closely collaborating with Francis Ford Coppola on numerous projects.
Starting with films like “American Graffiti,” Roos played a crucial role in casting major talents, including Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Carrie Fisher, and Richard Dreyfuss. He notably convinced George Lucas to cast Harrison Ford in “Star Wars.”