Big Trouble

John Nicholas Cassavetes was an Greek-American actor, screenwriter and filmmaker. He acted in many Hollywood films, notably Rosemary's Baby and The Dirty Dozen . Cassevetes was also a pioneer of American independent film by writing and directing over a dozen movies, which he financed in part with... his Hollywood paychecks, and which pioneered the use of improvisation and a realistic cinéma vérité style. Cassavetes was born in New York as the son of Greek American Katherine Cassavetes and Greek immigrant Nicholas John Cassavetes. His early years were spent with his family in Greece; when he returned at age seven, he spoke no English. He grew up on Long Island, New York. He attended Port Washington High School from 1945 to 1947, participating in Port Weekly , Red Domino , football, and the Port Light . Next to his photo on page 55 of his 1947 year book is written: "'Cassy' is always ready with a wisecrack, but he does have a serious side. A 'sensational' personality. Drives his 'heap' all over.
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