What is John Cassavetes's full name?
John Nicholas Cassavetes
John Cassavetes nickname(s):
Nick Colasanto
John Cassavetes date of birth:
December 9, 1929
How old was John Cassavetes when died?
59
Where was John Cassavetes born?
New York City, New York, USA
When did John Cassavetes die?
February 3, 1989
Where did John Cassavetes die?
Los Angeles, California, USA
Why did John Cassavetes die?
Cirrhosis of the Liver
How tall is John Cassavetes?
5' 7" (170 cm)
John Cassavetes body shape:
Average
What color are John Cassavetes's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is John Cassavetes's hair?
Black
Is John Cassavetes gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is John Cassavetes?
Greek Orthodox
What is John Cassavetes's ethnicity?
White
What is John Cassavetes nationality?
American
What is John Cassavetes's occupation?
Director, Actor
John Cassavetes claim to fame:
Pioneer of American independent film
John Cassavetes friends:
Ben Gazzara, Paul Falk
Short Biography
John Nicholas Cassavetes (December 9, 1929 – February 3, 1989) was a Greek-American actor, film director and screenwriter. Cassavetes was a pioneer of American independent film, by writing and directing over a dozen movies, which he partially self-financed, and pioneered the use of improvisation and a realistic cinéma vérité style. He also acted in many Hollywood films, notably Rosemary's Baby (1968) and The Dirty Dozen (1967). He studied acting with Don Richardson, using an acting technique based on muscle memory. His children Nick Cassavetes, Zoe Cassavetes and Xan Cassavetes are also filmmakers.