Katherine Cassavetes
Born
Katherine Demetre

(1906-06-24)June 24, 1906
New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 29, 1983(1983-03-29) (aged 76)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
SpouseNicholas John Cassavetes
ChildrenJohn Cassavetes
RelativesNick Cassavetes (grandson)
Alexandra Cassavetes (granddaughter)
Zoe Cassavetes (granddaughter)

Katherine Cassavetes (Greek: Κάθριν Κασσαβέτης; née Demetre; June 24, 1906 – March 29, 1983) was an 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).[1][2][3][4][5]

Partial filmography

References

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