Katherine Cassavetes

(1906-1983)

American actress

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Katherine Cassavetes (née Demetre; June 24, 1906 – March 29, 1983) was a Greek American actress. She was the mother of actor-director John Cassavetes and mother-in-law of actress Gena Rowlands. Her grandchildren are actor-directors Nick Cassavetes, Zoe Cassavetes, and Alexandra Cassavetes. She appeared in four films, three of which were written and directed by her son, including Minnie and Moskowitz (1971).

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Born	24 June 1906 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	29 March 1983 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, United States
Zodiac	Cancer
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Nick Cassavetes · Grandson · 1959- · American actor, director, and screenwriter edit info

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Zoe R. Cassavetes · Granddaughter · 1970- · American actress edit info

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