Seymour Cassel

Seymour Joseph Cassel is an American actor. He first came to prominence in the 1960s in the pioneering independent films of writer/director John Cassavetes. He has since appeared in an array of roles in both small indie films and major Hollywood productions. Cassel was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Pancretia Ann and Seymour Joseph Cassel. Cassel's early career was tied to fellow actor John Cassavetes. He made his movie debut in Cassavetes' first film, Shadows, on which he also served as associate producer. In 1961 he co-starred with Cassavetes in Too Late Blues and 1962's The... Webster Boy. He also appeared in The Lloyd Bridges Show in an acclaimed episode "A Pair of Boots" directed by his friend Cassavetes. Cassel appeared on such popular programs as Twelve O'Clock High, Combat! and The F.B.I.. He also appeared as Colonel Gumm's henchman, "Cancelled" in the 1960s "Batman" TV episode, "A Piece of the Action", which also introduced Van Williams and Bruce Lee as The Green Hornet and Kato respectively. In 1968, Cassel was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Chet in John Cassavetes's Faces.
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