1929 - 1989
John Cassavetes American Film Director
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John Cassavetes was previously married to Gena Rowlands (1954 - 1989).
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American Film Director John Cassavetes was born John Nicholas Cassavetes on 9th December, 1929 in New York City, New York, USA and passed away on 3rd Feb 1989 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 59. He is most remembered for Pioneer of American independent film. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
John Cassavetes was in 3 on-screen matchups, including Gena Rowlands in Tempest (1982), Susan Sarandon in Tempest (1982) and Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968).
John Cassavetes is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American film producers and American film directors.
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| Married | 1 |
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| First Name |
John
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| Last Name |
Cassavetes
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| Full Name at Birth |
John Nicholas Cassavetes
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| Alternative Name |
Nick Colasanto
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| Birthday |
9th December, 1929
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| Birthplace |
New York City, New York, USA
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| Died |
3rd February, 1989
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| Place of Death |
Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Cirrhosis of the Liver
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| Buried |
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
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| Height |
5' 7" (170 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Greek Orthodox
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Director, Actor
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| Occupation |
Film Director
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| Claim to Fame |
Pioneer of American independent film
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| Year(s) Active |
1951–88, 1951–1989
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| Friend |
Ben Gazzara, Paul Falk
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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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