Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
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Greek-American actor, film director, and screenwriter
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John Nicholas Cassavetes (December 9, 1929 – February 3, 1989) was a Greek-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 producing and distributing his films with his own money. He received nominations for three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and an Emmy Award. Wikipedia
- December 9, 1929, New York City, New York (state), United States
- February 3, 1989, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Cirrhosis of the liver
- 5'7" (1.70m)
- Gena Rowlands(m 1954 - 1989)
- Nick Cassavetes, Zoe Cassavetes, Alexandra Cassavetes
- Katherine Cassavetes
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Blair Academy, Paul D. Schreiber Senior High School, Colgate University
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