Alexandra Cassavetes facts for kids
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Alexandra Cassavetes
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| Born | September 21, 1965 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, director |
| Spouse(s) | Rick Ross |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | John Cassavetes Gena Rowlands |
| Family | Nick Cassavetes (brother) Zoe Cassavetes (sister) Katherine Cassavetes (paternal grandmother) Lady Rowlands (maternal grandmother) Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands (maternal grandfather) |
Alexandra "Xan" Cassavetes (born September 21, 1965) is an American actress and director. She comes from a famous family of filmmakers. Her dad was John Cassavetes, a well-known actor and director. Her mom is Gena Rowlands, a talented actress.
Alexandra also has a brother, Nick Cassavetes, and a sister, Zoe Cassavetes, who are both involved in movies. Her grandmother, Katherine Cassavetes, was also an actress.
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Alexandra's Work in Movies
Alexandra Cassavetes has worked on different kinds of movies. She has acted in some films, but she is also known for directing and writing.
Directing Documentaries and Films
In 2004, Alexandra directed a documentary called Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession. A documentary is a movie that tells a true story. This film was about an old cable TV channel called Z Channel. It showed how important this channel was in movie history. The movie was very well-liked and even shown at the famous Cannes Film Festival.
Later, in 2012, Alexandra wrote and directed her first full-length movie that told a story. It was a vampire tale called Kiss of the Damned.
Movies Alexandra Cassavetes Has Worked On
Alexandra has been part of several movies over the years. Here are some of the films where she acted or helped create the story.
As an Actress
Alexandra has appeared in movies since she was young. Sometimes her roles were small, like in Husbands (1970) and Minnie and Moskowitz (1971). She also acted in A Woman Under the Influence (1974) and Love Streams (1984). In 2006, she played Jonna Kirshner in the movie Alpha Dog.
As a Writer and Director
Besides acting, Alexandra has also written and directed films. She directed the short film Dust in 2000. As mentioned, she directed the documentary Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession in 2004. She also wrote a part of the movie New York, I Love You in 2008. Her movie Kiss of the Damned (2012) was a film she both wrote and directed.
