Timeline John Cassavetes

American actor and director, a pioneer of American independent film.

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1929 John Cassavetes born in New York John Cassavetes is born in New York.
1954 John Cassavetes marries Gena Rowlands He marries the actress who stars in many of his films.
1959 John Cassavetes releases Shadows His improvised first film helps launch American independent cinema.
1967 John Cassavetes in The Dirty Dozen His role earns an Oscar nomination.
1968 John Cassavetes directs Faces The film earns three Oscar nominations.
1968 John Cassavetes in Rosemary's Baby He plays Guy Woodhouse in Polanski's film.
1974 John Cassavetes directs A Woman Under the Influence He earns an Oscar nomination for Best Director.
1980 John Cassavetes directs Gloria The film wins the Golden Lion in Venice.
1989 John Cassavetes dies in Los Angeles John Cassavetes dies aged 59.