Katherine Cassavetes
Katherine Cassavetes (Greek: Κάθριν Κασσαβέτης; née Demetre; June 24, 1906 – March 29, 1983) was an American actress. She was the mother of actor-director John Cassavetes and mother-in-law of actress Gena Rowlands. Her grandchildren are actor-directors Nick Cassavetes, Zoe Cassavetes, and Alexandra Cassavetes. She appeared in four films, three of which were written and directed by her son, including Minnie and Moskowitz (1971).[1][2][3][4][5]
Katherine Cassavetes | |
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| Born | Katherine Demetre June 24, 1906 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 1983 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Nicholas John Cassavetes |
| Children | John Cassavetes |
| Relatives | Nick Cassavetes (grandson) Alexandra Cassavetes (granddaughter) Zoe Cassavetes (granddaughter) |
Partial filmography
- Minnie and Moskowitz (1971) - Sheba Moskowitz
- The Teacher (1974) - Gossiping Lady 1
- A Woman Under the Influence (1974) - Margaret Longhetti
- Opening Night (1977) - Vivian (final film role)
References
- "Katherine Cassavetes - Biography". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2014. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- "Katherine Cassavetes". movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- "KATHERINE CASSAVETES". in.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- "Cassavetes' Biography". people.bu.edu. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- "Katherine CassavetesOverview". fandango.com. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
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