Nick Cassavetes

Biography

Nicholas David Rowland Cassavetes (born May 21, 1959) is an American actor, director, and writer. He has directed such films as She's So Lovely (1997), John Q. (2002), The Notebook (2004), Alpha Dog (2006), and My Sister's Keeper (2009). His acting credits include an uncredited role in Husbands (1970)—which was directed by his father, John Cassavetes—as well as roles in the films The Wraith (1986), Face/Off (1997), and Blow (2001).

CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Nick Cassavetes

Sundrenched Swagger and Suburban Sin: Alpha Dog’s Lasting Bite

on Alpha Dog | Aug 21, 2025

Ever wonder how a backyard barbecue can spiral into a tragedy that feels like Greek drama in board shorts? Alpha Dog (2006), directed by Nick Cassavetes, grabs you by the collar with its raw, sun-soak... Read more