Katherine Cassavetes

Katherine Cassavetes
Born
Katherine Demetre

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

Katherine Cassavetes (Greek: Κατερίνα Κασσαβέτης; née Demetre; June 24, 1906 – March 29, 1983) was an American actress of Greek origin. 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.