John Nicholas Cassavetes 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 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.
- Occupation
- film actor, film director, film producer, character actor
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- December 9, 1929
- Died
- February 3, 1989
