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Katherine Cassavetes(1906-1983)

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Katherine Cassavetes was born on 24 June 1906 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for A Woman Under the Influence (1974), Minnie and Moskowitz (1971) and Opening Night (1977). She was married to Nicholas John Cassavetes. She died on 29 March 1983 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJune 24, 1906
DiedMarch 29, 1983(76)
BornJune 24, 1906
DiedMarch 29, 1983(76)
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Known for

A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
A Woman Under the Influence
8.0
  • Margaret Longhetti
  • 1974
Seymour Cassel and Gena Rowlands in Minnie and Moskowitz (1971)
Minnie and Moskowitz
7.2
  • Sheba Moskowitz
  • 1971
Joan Blondell, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Gena Rowlands, Zohra Lampert, and Paul Stewart in Opening Night (1977)
Opening Night
7.8
  • Vivian
  • 1977
Angel Tompkins in The Teacher (1974)
The Teacher
4.7
  • Gossiping Lady 1(as Katherine Cassavettes)
  • 1974

Credits

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Actress

  • Joan Blondell, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Gena Rowlands, Zohra Lampert, and Paul Stewart in Opening Night (1977)
    Opening Night
    7.8
    • Vivian
    • 1977
  • A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
    A Woman Under the Influence
    8.0
    • Margaret Longhetti
    • 1974
  • Angel Tompkins in The Teacher (1974)
    The Teacher
    4.7
    • Gossiping Lady 1 (as Katherine Cassavettes)
    • 1974
  • Seymour Cassel and Gena Rowlands in Minnie and Moskowitz (1971)
    Minnie and Moskowitz
    7.2
    • Sheba Moskowitz
    • 1971

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Katherine Cassavettes
  • Born
    • June 24, 1906
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • March 29, 1983
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Nicholas John CassavetesApril 24, 1926 - April 26, 1979 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • John Cassavetes
  • Relatives
    • Nick Cassavetes(Grandchild)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Mother of actor-director John Cassavetes.

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