The Cassavetes Family
The godfather of American independent cinema and actress Gena Rowlands produced two filmmaking children who followed in their footsteps.
John Cassavetes
Director, Actor · b. 1929–1989
Pioneer of American independent cinema whose raw, improvisational filmmaking style influenced generations of directors.
Notable Works
- A Woman Under the Influence
- Faces
- Gloria
- The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Nick Cassavetes
Director, Actor · b. 1959
John's son, a director and actor known for emotionally intense dramas and romantic films.
Notable Works
- The Notebook
- John Q
- Alpha Dog
Zoe Cassavetes
Director, Screenwriter · b. 1970
John's daughter, an independent filmmaker whose work explores intimate personal stories.
Notable Works
- Broken English
- Day Out of Days