Alexandra Cassavetes
Alexandra "Xan" Cassavetes is an American actress and director. She is the daughter of Greek-American actor-director John Cassavetes and actress Gena Rowlands. She is the granddaughter of actress Katherine Cassavetes. She is the sister of actor-director Nick Cassavetes and actor-screenwriter-director Zoe Cassavetes.
Cassavetes directed 2004 documentary, , which explores the historic influence of the cable television station Z Channel. The film won acclaim, and screened out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2012, Cassavetes wrote and directed her first dramatic feature, vampire tale Kiss of the Damned.
Filmography
;ActressYear | Title | Role | Notes |
1970 | Husbands | Xan | Uncredited |
1971 | Minnie and Moskowitz | Young Girl in Ballet Tutu | Uncredited |
1974 | A Woman Under the Influence | Adrienne Jensen | |
1984 | Love Streams | Backup Singer | |
2000 | Dust | Vivian | Short film |
2006 | Alpha Dog | Jonna Kirshner |
;Writer and director
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2000 | Dust | Writer, director | Short film |
2004 | Director | Documentary | |
2008 | New York, I Love You | Writer | Segment: "Allen Hughes" |
2012 | Kiss of the Damned | Writer, director |