Katherine Cassavetes | |
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Born |
Katherine Demetre June 24, 1906 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | March 29, 1983 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
(aged 76)
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse(s) | Nicholas John Cassavetes |
Children | John Cassavetes |
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).