Nick Cassavetes
Actor

Nick Cassavetes Net Worth

Nick Cassavetes was born in New York City in 1959, the son of actress Gena Rowlands and Greek-American actor and film director John Cassavetes. He initially attended Syracuse University on a basketball scholarship, but an injury ended his athletic career and he decided to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He has appeared in many films, including Face/Off (1997), The Wraith (1986), and The Notebook (2004). He has also directed several films, including John Q (2002) and Alpha Dog (2006). He has been married twice, first to Isabelle Rafalovich with whom he had two daughters, and then to Heather Wahlquist, who has appeared in several of his films.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Director, Writer
Birth Day May 21, 1959
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 64 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini
Occupation Actor, director, writer
Years active 1970–present
Spouse(s) Isabelle Rafalovich (divorced) Heather Wahlquist

💰 Net worth: $6 Million (2024)

Nick Cassavetes, a renowned actor, director, and writer from the United States, is expected to have a net worth of approximately $6 million in 2024. Throughout his career, Cassavetes has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his impressive talent and artistic abilities. With diverse roles both in front of and behind the camera, Cassavetes has showcased his versatility, earning recognition and acclaim. His net worth is a testament to his accomplishments and the impact he has had on the world of film and television.

Biography/Timeline

1970

Cassavetes was born in New York City, the son of Actress Gena Rowlands and Greek-American actor and film Director John Cassavetes. As a child, he appeared in two of his father's films: Husbands (1970) and A Woman Under the Influence (1974). 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. His athletic career was effectively ended by an injury, and he decided to rethink his aspirations, ultimately deciding to attend his parents' alma mater, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

1985

In 1985, Cassavetes married Isabelle Rafalovich. They had two daughters together, Virginia Sara (born 1986) and Sasha (born 1988), before divorcing. He then married Heather "Queenie" Wahlquist, who 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's own mother, Gena Rowlands, appears as the older, married Allie (Hamilton) Calhoun.

1999

He has appeared in the films Face/Off, The Wraith, Life, 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 Blow and wrote the dialogue for the Justin Timberlake music video "What Goes Around... Comes Around".

2012

Cassavetes was named as one of the Top 500 Tax Delinquents by the State of California in April 2012. He was cited as owing close to $273,000 in back taxes. In July 2012, he caused some controversy when he defended Incest and linked it to gay marriage.

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