Nicholas David Rowland Cassavetes (born May 21, 1959) is an American actor, director, and writer. He has directed such films as '' She's So Lovely'' (1997), '' John Q.'' (2002), '' The Notebook'' (2004), '' Alpha Dog'' (2006), and '' My Sister's Keeper'' (2009). His acting credits include an uncredited role in '' Husbands'' (1970)—which was directed by his father, John Cassavetes—as well as roles in the films ''

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'' (2001).

Early life and career

Cassavetes was born in New York City, the son of Greek-American actor and film director John Cassavetes and actress Gena Rowlands. As a child, he appeared in his father's film '' Husbands'' (1970). After spending so much of his youth surrounded by the film industry, Cassavetes initially decided he did not want to go into the field. He instead attended Syracuse University on a basketball scholarship, but after an injury effectively ended his athletic career, he decided to rethink his aspirations, ultimately deciding to attend his parents' alma mater, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. He has appeared in the films '' Face/Off'', ''

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'', '' Class of 1999 II: The Substitute'', '' Backstreet Dreams'' and '' The Astronaut's Wife'', among others. He has directed several films, including '' John Q'', '' Alpha Dog'', '' She's So Lovely'', '' Unhook the Stars'', '' The Notebook'', and '' My Sister's Keeper''. He also adapted the screenplay for ''

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(WPT) Invitational Season 5, attempting a bluff. He also appeared on season 5 of The Game Show Network's (GSN) ''

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''. He also has played himself in the season 7 opener of ''Entourage'' on HBO and Tattoo Joe as a cameo in '' The Hangover: Part II'', replacing

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from the cast due to scheduling conflicts.

Personal life

In 1985, Cassavetes married Isabelle Rafalovich. They had two daughters together before divorcing. Sasha was born with a heart defect and underwent substantial surgery; Cassavetes' film '' John Q.'' was dedicated to Sasha, and his later adaptation of '' My Sister's Keeper'' was based in part on Sasha's medical experience.Dedications at the end of movies, and what they mean
/ref> Cassavetes later married Heather "Queenie" Wahlquist, and they have a daughter together. Wahlquist has appeared in several of his films, including a small role in '' The Notebook'' as Sara, a secondary character and best friend to the female lead Allie Hamilton, portrayed by Rachel McAdams. Cassavetes' own mother, Gena Rowlands, appears as the older, married Allie (Hamilton) Calhoun.

Filmography

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References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cassavetes, Nick 1959 births Living people American male film actors American writers of Greek descent American people of Aromanian descent American people of Irish descent American people of Welsh descent Nick Daytime Emmy Award winners Film directors from New York City Syracuse Orange men's basketball players Male actors from New York City American male television actors American male screenwriters Writers from New York City 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors Screenwriters from New York (state)