John Cassavetes
American director, actor and writer
- Born
- 9 December 1929New York City, New York
- Died
- 3 February 1989aged 59 · Los Ángeles, California
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Sagittarius
- Years active
- 1967–2014
Known for
About John Cassavetes
John Cassavetes was an American director, actor and writer. They were born on 9 December 1929 in New York City, New York. Their career spanned 10 titles, among them Rosemary's Baby (1968), The Dirty Dozen (1967) and She's So Lovely (1997).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for John Cassavetes is The Dirty Dozen (1967); in all, 10 films over 47 years. They have worked as actor in 6, writer in 6 and director in 5. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Rosemary's Baby (1968), with 22 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1970s, with 4 titles. The person they have worked with most is Gena Rowlands, on 5 films, among them She's So Lovely and Gloria.
Latest work
Full filmography (10)- 2014
- 2008
- 1997
She's So Lovely
Writer
- 1980
Gloria
Director · Writer
- 1976
- 1974
- 1971
Minnie and Moskowitz
Jim · Director · Writer
- 1970
Husbands
Gus Demetri · Director · Writer
Where to watch John Cassavetes
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1968
- 1967
- 1976
- 1974
- 2008
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Gena Rowlands 1954–1989
- Children
- Nick Cassavetes
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Questions about John Cassavetes
Where was John Cassavetes born?
John Cassavetes was born on 9 December 1929 in New York City, New York.
When did John Cassavetes die?
John Cassavetes died on 3 February 1989, aged 59. They died in Los Ángeles, California.
Who has John Cassavetes been married to?
John Cassavetes was married to Gena Rowlands (1954–1989).
Does John Cassavetes have children?
Yes, John Cassavetes had a son: Nick Cassavetes.
How many films and TV shows has John Cassavetes been in?
MovieNCo lists 10 films for John Cassavetes, from The Dirty Dozen (1967) to Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014).
What is John Cassavetes's star sign?
John Cassavetes was a Sagittarius: born on 9 December.