John Cassavetes

(1929-1989)

Greek-American actor, film director, and screenwriter

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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.

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Born	John Nicholas Cassavetes 9 December 1929 New York City, New York, USA
Died	3 February 1989 (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac	Sagittarius
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Gena Rowlands 1930-2024 · American actress · m. 1954 info edit

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Frank info 1st child with Gena Rowlands Male · - · Celebrity Baby

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Nicholas David Rowland Cassavetes info 2nd child with Gena Rowlands Male b. 21 May 1959 · Age: 66 · 1959- · American actor, director, and screenwriter

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Alexandra info 3rd child with Gena Rowlands Female b. 21 Sep 1965 · Age: 59 · 1965- · Celebrity Baby

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Zoe Rowlands Cassavetes info 4th child with Gena Rowlands Female b. 29 Jun 1970 · Age: 55 · 1970- · American actress

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