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Nick Cassavetes, actor & director
Actor & Director

Nick Cassavetes: Movies & Box Office

films
24
as director
10
on screen
1985–2025
box office
$606M
average score
42
Born
May 21, 1959 (age 67)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, U.S.
Full name
Nicholas David Rowland Cassavetes
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, Director, Writer
Years active
1970-present
Spouses
Isabelle Rafalovich, Heather Wahlquist
Children
3
Biggest hits

The Best Nick Cassavetes Movies

The films of Nick Cassavetes that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Other Woman (2014) leads with $197M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Nick Cassavetes's Career in Numbers

Nick Cassavetes's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nick Cassavetes works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mask (1985) to Marked Men: Rule + Shaw (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Nick Cassavetes Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 6
  2. 1990s 9
  3. 2000s 4
  4. 2010s 2
  5. 2020s 3

The 1990s were Nick Cassavetes's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Nick Cassavetes Movies by Genre

  • Drama 10
  • Action 6
  • Comedy 3
  • Thriller 2
  • Romance 2
  • Adventure 1

Drama is the genre Nick Cassavetes has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of action (6).

Nick Cassavetes Career Milestones

First film
Mask 1985
Biggest box office hit
The Other Woman $197M worldwide
Best-rated film
God Is a Bullet Movie Echo Score 53
24 credits

Nick Cassavetes Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Nick Cassavetes is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 10 as director and 14 as actor. Rated films average a score of 42. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Nick Cassavetes?

Nick Cassavetes was born in New York City, New York, U.S. in 1959 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Nicholas David Rowland Cassavetes (born May 21, 1959) is a renowned American actor, director, and writer showcasing his talent and passion in the entertainment industry since 1970. He is internationally acclaimed for directing highly applauded films such as 'She's So Lovely' (1997), 'John Q.' (2002), 'The Notebook' (2004), 'Alpha Dog' (2006), and 'My Sister's Keeper' (2009). His acting portfolio is equally rich, with roles in notable films like 'The Wraith' (1986), 'Face/Off' (1997), and 'Blow' (2001). His journey in the film industry started quite early, with an uncredited role in 'Husbands' (1970), directed by his father, John Cassavetes.

Born in New York City, Cassavetes hails from a family deeply intertwined with the film industry. He initially embarked on a different path, pursuing a basketball scholarship at Syracuse University. His aspirations shifted following a career-ending injury, leading him to follow in his parents' footsteps at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. He has since developed a diverse career in the film industry, showcasing his talent in acting, directing, and scripting. His writing brilliance contributed to the screenplay for 'Blow', and he crafted the dialogue for the Justin Timberlake music video 'What Goes Around... Comes Around'. His ventures beyond cinema include strong performances in poker tournaments and appearances in the HBO series 'Entourage'.

Works with

Who Nick Cassavetes Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Nick Cassavetes shares the most films with. Gena Rowlands comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Paul Johansson (3).

FAQ

Nick Cassavetes: Questions & Answers

How many movies Nick Cassavetes has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Nick Cassavetes been in?

Nick Cassavetes is credited on 24 films, from 1985 to 2025. 14 of them as an actor and 10 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Nick Cassavetes's highest-grossing movie?

The Other Woman (2014) is Nick Cassavetes's biggest box office hit, with $197M worldwide, ahead of The Notebook (2004) ($119M). Across every film with box office figures, Nick Cassavetes's movies have made $606M.

Nick Cassavetes's biggest hits

What is the best Nick Cassavetes movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Nick Cassavetes's best-rated film is God Is a Bullet (2023) with a score of 53, followed by Marked Men: Rule + Shaw (2025) (30).

Best Nick Cassavetes movies, ranked

How old is Nick Cassavetes?

Nick Cassavetes is 67 years old, born on May 21, 1959 in New York City, New York, U.S..

What is Nick Cassavetes's newest movie?

The most recent film on Nick Cassavetes's filmography is Marked Men: Rule + Shaw (2025), which Nick Cassavetes directed.

Who does Nick Cassavetes work with most often?

Nick Cassavetes shares the most films with Gena Rowlands (3 films), Paul Johansson (3 films) and Frank Gerrish (2 films).

The Best Nick Cassavetes Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 24 credits.

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