Occupation Actress Name Katherine Cassavetes | Role Actress Children John Cassavetes | |
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Full Name Katherine Demetre Born June 24, 1906 ( 1906-06-24 ) New York City, New York, U.S. Died March 29, 1983, Los Angeles, California, United States Spouse Nicholas John Cassavetes (m. ?–1983) Grandchildren Alexandra Cassavetes, Nick Cassavetes, Zoe Cassavetes Movies A Woman Under the Influence, Minnie and Moskowitz, Opening Night, The Teacher Similar People John Cassavetes, Lady Rowlands, Alexandra Cassavetes, Nick Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands |
Katherine Cassavetes (née Demetre; June 24, 1906 – March 29, 1983) was a Greek 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).
Filmography
Actress
1977
Opening Night as
Vivian
1974
A Woman Under the Influence as
Margaret Longhetti
1974
The Teacher as
Gossiping Lady 1 (as Katherine Cassavettes)
1971
Minnie and Moskowitz as
Sheba Moskowitz
References
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