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Also known as John Nicholas Cassavetes

Greek-American actor, film director, and screenwriter (1929–1989)

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John Cassavetes was an American film actor, director, and producer. Born in New York City in 1929, he began his work period in 1951. He was educated at Colgate University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Cassavetes was a character actor and spoke English. He was of Greek American ethnicity.

He was married to Gena Rowlands and had three children: Nick, Alexandra, and Zoe Cassavetes. His mother was Katherine Cassavetes. Cassavetes was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, and Best Writing for Original Screenplay. His notable works include the films *Minnie and Moskowitz*, *Faces*, and *Too Late Blues*.

Cassavetes died in Los Angeles in 1989 from liver cirrhosis due to natural causes. He is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1929
Died
1989
Works
8

Top works

  • Minnie and Moskowitz
  • Faces
  • John Cassavetes, five films
  • John Cassavetes
  • Too late blues

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Film & TV

New York City, New York, USA

John Nicholas Cassavetes (December 9, 1929 – February 3, 1989) was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. First known as an actor on television and in film, Cassavetes also became a pioneer of American independent cinema, writing and directing movies financed in part with income from his acting work. AllMovie called him "an iconoclastic maverick," while The New Yorker suggested that…

Known for

  • John Cassavetes par Thierry Jousse2024
  • 150 Miles of Rotting, Rutted, Lumpy, Dilapidated Pavement — Man Talking2021
  • Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film — Self (archive footage)2019
  • Peter Falk versus Columbo — Self (archive footage)2019
  • Iconic Couples of Hollywood — Self (archive footage)2015
  • Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films — Robert Harmon (archive footage) (uncredited)2014
  • Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired — Guy Woodhouse (archive footage)2008
  • Operation Dirty Dozen — Self2006
  • A Constant Forge — Self (archive footage)2000
  • Out of the Shadows: The Films of John Cassavetes — Self1993

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Key facts

Born
John Nicholas Cassavetes , ( 1929-12-09 ) December 9, 1929, New York City , U.S.
Died
February 3, 1989 (1989-02-03) (aged 59), Los Angeles , California , U.S.
Resting place
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Occupations
Actor film director screenwriter producer editor
Years active
1951–1989
Spouse
Gena Rowlands ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1954 ) ​
Children
Nick Alexandra Zoe
Mother
Katherine Cassavetes

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
John
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
New York City
Place of death
Los Angeles
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Field of work
film
Image
John Cassavetes Johnny Staccato 1959.jpg
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John Cassavetes
date of birth
1929-12-09
date of death
1989-02-03
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cause of death
liver cirrhosis
manner of death
natural causes
name in native language
John Cassavetes
ethnic group
Greek Americans
start of work period
1951-00-00
writing language
English language
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Encyclopedic overview

John Nicholas Cassavetes (December 9, 1929 – February 3, 1989) was an American filmmaker and actor. He began as an actor in film and television before helping to pioneer modern American independent cinema as a writer and director, often self-financing, producing, and distributing his own films. He received nominations for three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and an Emmy Award.

After studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Cassavetes started his career in television acting in numerous network dramas. From 1959 to 1960 he played the title role in the NBC detective series Johnny Staccato. He acted in notable films, such as Martin Ritt's film noir Edge of the City (1957), Robert Aldrich's war film The Dirty Dozen (1967), Roman Polanski's horror film Rosemary's Baby (1968) and Elaine May's crime drama Mikey and Nicky (1976). For The Dirty Dozen, he earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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