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Seymour Cassel
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January 22, 1932 in Detroit, MI
Biography:Fair-haired and often mustached character actor Seymour Cassel began making film and TV appearances as scruffy hippie types in the 1960s. He studied at the American Theatre Wing and the Actor's Studio before making his film debut in John Cassavetes' first film, Shadows (1959), for which he also served as associate producer. He then co-starred with Cassavetes in Too Late Blues (1961) and The Killers (1964). When Cassavetes turned to directing full-time, he utilized Cassel's talents as often as possible. The actor was Oscar-nominated for his portrayal of an aging hippie in Faces (1968) and later played Moskowitz in Minnie and Moskowitz (1971). A somewhat heavier Seymour Cassel continued as a character actor over the next few decades with roles in Tin Men, Colors, and the made-for-TV movie Blood Feud. In the '90s, he played Sam Catchem in Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy, dog-sled adventurer Skunker in the... Full Biography
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Jacqueline Bisset and Seymour Cassel
Seymour Cassel
Jacqueline Bisset and Seymour Cassel
Jacqueline Bisset and Seymour Cassel
Actor Seymour Cassel arrives to Hollywood Film Festival's Hollywood Awards at the Beverly Hilton...
Actor Seymour Cassel arrives to Hollywood Film Festival's Hollywood Awards at the Beverly Hilton...
Actor Seymour Cassel arrives to Hollywood Film Festival's Hollywood Awards at the Beverly Hilton...
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