| First Name | John |
| Last Name | Cassavetes |
| Full Name at Birth | John Nicholas Cassavetes |
| Other Names | Nick Colasanto |
| Age | 59 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | December 9, 1929 |
| Birthplace | New York City, NY |
| Date of Death | February 3, 1989 |
| Location of Death | Los Angeles, CA |
| Cause of Death | Cirrhosis of the Liver |
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Greek Orthodox |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Film Director |
| Claim to Fame | Pioneer of American independent film |
| Friends | Ben Gazzara, Paul Falk |
John Nicholas Cassavetes (in Greek: G?????? ?????a?? ?assaß?t??; December 9, 1929 – February 3, 1989) was an American actor, screenwriter and filmmaker. He appeared in many Hollywood films. He is most notable as a pioneer of American independent film. His films are noted for their use of improvisation and a realistic cinéma vérité style.
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