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 Nick Cassavetes was born in New York City, the son of actress Gena Rowlands and Greek-American actor and film director John Cassavetes. As a child, he appeared in two of his father's films: Husbands (1970) and A Woman Under the Influence (1974). After spending so much of his youth surrounded by the film industry, Cassavetes initially decided he did not want to go into the field. He instead attended Syracuse University on a basketball scholarship. His athletic career was effectively ended by an injury, and he decided to rethink his aspirations, ultimately deciding to attend his parents' alma mater, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. He has appeared in the films, Face/Off (1997), The Wraith (1986), Life (1999), Class of 1999 II: The Substitute (1994), Backstreet Dreams (1990) and The Astronaut's Wife (1999), among others. He has directed several films, including John Q (2002), Alpha Dog (2006), She's So Lovely (1997), Unhook the Stars (1996), The Notebook (2004), and My Sister's Keeper (2009). He also adapted the screenplay for Blow (2001) and wrote the dialogue for the Justin Timberlake music video, "What Goes Around... Comes Around". In 1985, Cassavetes married Isabelle Rafalovich. They had two daughters together, Virginia Cassavetes (Virginia Sara Cassavetes) (born in 1986) and Sasha Cassavetes (born in 1988), before divorcing. He then married Heather Wahlquist (Heather "Queenie" Wahlquist), who has appeared in several of his films, including a small role in The Notebook (2004) as Sara, a secondary character and best friend to the female lead Allie Hamilton, portrayed by Rachel McAdams. The movie is effectively a family project, as Cassavetes's own mother, Gena Rowlands, appears as the older, married Allie Calhoun.
Bio:
Nick Cassavetes was born in New York City, the son of actress Gena Rowlands and Greek-American actor and film director John Cassavetes. As a child, he appeared in two of his father's films: Husbands (1970) and A Woman Under the Influence (1974). After spending so much of his youth surrounded by the film industry, Cassavetes initially decided he did not want to go into the field. He instead attended Syracuse University on a basketball scholarship. His athletic career was effectively ended by an injury, and he decided to rethink his aspirations, ultimately deciding to attend his parents' alma mater, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. He has appeared in the films, Face/Off (1997), The Wraith (1986), Life (1999), Class of 1999 II: The Substitute (1994), Backstreet Dreams (1990) and The Astronaut's Wife (1999), among others. He has directed several films, including John Q (2002), Alpha Dog (2006), She's So Lovely (1997), Unhook the Stars (1996), The Notebook (2004), and My Sister's Keeper (2009). He also adapted the screenplay for Blow (2001) and wrote the dialogue for the Justin Timberlake music video, "What Goes Around... Comes Around". In 1985, Cassavetes married Isabelle Rafalovich. They had two daughters together, Virginia Cassavetes (Virginia Sara Cassavetes) (born in 1986) and Sasha Cassavetes (born in 1988), before divorcing. He then married Heather Wahlquist (Heather "Queenie" Wahlquist), who has appeared in several of his films, including a small role in The Notebook (2004) as Sara, a secondary character and best friend to the female lead Allie Hamilton, portrayed by Rachel McAdams. The movie is effectively a family project, as Cassavetes's own mother, Gena Rowlands, appears as the older, married Allie Calhoun.
Tivia:
Son of actors John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands.Considers The Notebook (2004) his worst film.He is nearly a foot taller than his father John Cassavetes. He gets his height from his mother's (Gena Rowlands) side of the family.Older brother of actors Xan Cassavetes and Zoe R. Cassavetes.Is a gifted speed-reader.Grandson of Katherine Cassavetes and Lady Rowlands.Was in negotiations to write a screenplay for a remake of his father's film, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) for New Line Cinema with Brett Ratner set to direct in 1998. The project never got made because Ratner made The Family Man (2000) instead.Father of Sasha Cassavetes and Virginia Cassavetes.Nephew of David Rowlands.Met Heather Wahlquist shortly before filming John Q (2002). While on set, they fell in love and got engaged one month later. They have one child together.Ex son-in-law of Linda Massad.Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1980. |
| Name: |
Nick Cassavetes |
Type: |
Actor,Director,Writer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Director,Writer |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Director,Writer |
| Model rank: |
2246 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:16:28 |
| Height: |
6' 6' (1.98 m) |
| Biography: |
Nick Cassavetes was born in New York City, the son of actress Gena Rowlands and Greek-American actor and film director John Cassavetes. As a child, he appeared in two of his father\'s films: Husbands (1970) and A Woman Under the Influence (1974). Aft |
| Trivia: |
Son of actors John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands.Considers The Notebook (2004) his worst film.He is nearly a foot taller than his father John Cassavetes. He gets his height from his mother's (Gena Rowlands) side of the family.Older brother of actors Xan Cassavetes and Zoe R. Cassavetes.Is a gifted speed-reader.Grandson of Katherine Cassavetes and Lady Rowlands.Was in negotiations to write a screenplay for a remake of his father's film, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) for New Line Cinema with Brett Ratner set to direct in 1998. The project never got made because Ratner made The Family Man (2000) instead.Father of Sasha Cassavetes and Virginia Cassavetes.Nephew of David Rowlands.Met Heather Wahlquist shortly before filming John Q (2002). While on set, they fell in love and got engaged one month later. They have one child together.Ex son-in-law of Linda Massad.Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1980. |
| Quotes: |
We watch violent images on TV, we revere violence, but we're not raised violently. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Director,Writer |
| Others works: |
(1996) Stage: Appeared in "Me & the Gods". Comedy.
(2007) Music video: Wrote the script for Justin Timberlake's "What Goes Around.../...Comes Around" video. |
| Spouse: |
Isabelle Rafalovich (September 8, 1985 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)Heather Wahlquist (divorced, 1 child) |
| Children: |
Sasha CassavetesVirginia Cassavetes |
| Parents: |
John Cassavetes
Gena Rowlands |
| Relatives: |
Zoe R. Cassavetes (Sibling)
Xan Cassavetes (Sibling)
Katherine Cassavetes (Grandparent)
Lady Rowlands (Grandparent)
David Rowlands (Aunt or Uncle) |
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