The most difficult thing in the world is to reveal yourself, to express what you have to. As an artist, I feel that we must try many things – but above all we must dare to fail. You must be willing to risk everything to really express it all.
John Cassavetes Quotes
You must be willing to risk everything to really express it all.
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| Birth: | 9th December, 1929 |
| Death: | 3rd February, 1989 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter |
About
John Nicholas Cassavetes was born in New York City, New York, USA. He was a Greek-American actor, film director and screenwriter. He studied at Blair Academy in New Jersey, and American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He studied acting with Don Richardson, using an acting technique based on muscle memory. His role in several films include: The Night Holds Terror, Crime in the Streets, Edge of the City, Affair in Havana, Virgin Island, Rosemary's Baby, The Dirty Dozen (nominated- Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role), Machine Gun McCain, Husbands, Capone, Mikey and Nicky, Opening Night, Brass Target, The Incubus, and Love Streams. He directed several films include: Shadows, Too Late Blues, A Child Is Waiting, Faces (also writer, Nominated- Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay), Husbands, Minnie and Moskowitz (also writer), A Woman Under the Influence (also writer, Nominated- Academy Award for Best Director), Opening Night (also writer), Gloria (also writer), and Love Streams.
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