| Who is it? | Actor, Soundtrack, Producer |
| Birth Day | January 22, 1935 |
| Birth Place | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Age | 89 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1959–present |
Seymour Cassel, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, is estimated to have a net worth of $11 million by the year 2024. Hailing from the United States, he is widely recognized for his diverse talents as an actor, soundtrack artist, and producer. With an impressive career spanning several decades, Cassel has made a significant impact on both the big screen and the music industry. Known for his versatile performances and contributions to various projects, he has garnered immense popularity and success throughout his career, leading to his well-deserved financial prosperity.
Cassel first came to prominence in the 1960s in the pioneering independent films of writer/director John Cassavetes. The first of these was Too Late Blues (1961), followed by Faces (1968), for which he was nominated for an Academy Award and won a National Society of Film Critics Award. Cassel went on to appear in Cassavetes' Minnie and Moskowitz (1971), The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976), Opening Night (1977), and Love Streams (1984).
Cassel was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Pancretia Ann (née Kearney), a performer, and Seymour Joseph Cassel, a nightclub owner. Cassel's early career was tied to fellow actor John Cassavetes, who is informally part of his clan of actors. He made his movie debut in Cassavetes' first film, Shadows, on which he also served as associate Producer. In 1961 he co-starred with Cassavetes in Too Late Blues and 1962's The Webster Boy. He also appeared in The Lloyd Bridges Show in the episode "A Pair of Boots" directed by his friend Cassavetes. Cassel appeared on such popular programs as Twelve O'Clock High, Combat! and The F.B.I. He also appeared as "Cancelled", one of Colonel Gumm's henchmen, in the 1960s Batman TV episode "A Piece of the Action", which also featured guest stars Van Williams and Bruce Lee as The Green Hornet and Kato, respectively.
Cassel married Elizabeth Deering in 1964; they had two children before divorcing in 1983.
In 1968, Cassel was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Chet in John Cassavetes's Faces. Other collaborations with Cassavetes included a starring role with Gena Rowlands in Minnie and Moskowitz, supporting roles in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie and Love Streams, and a cameo appearance in Opening Night. Having appeared in major Hollywood productions such as Dick Tracy, Tin Men, and Indecent Proposal, Cassel has also been very supportive of the American independent film community, especially in the wake of Cassavetes's death. Cassel had a small role in Steve Buscemi's directorial debut Trees Lounge and appeared in three films by Wes Anderson: Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic. Cassel appeared for four seasons in Comedian Tracey Ullman's television series Tracey Takes On....
In September 2007, Cassel was a candidate for national President of the Screen Actors Guild, along with Charley M. De La Peña, Alan Rosenberg (incumbent), and Barry Simmonds.
In 2009, Cassel was once again a candidate for national President of the Screen Actors Guild along with Anne Marie Johnson and Ken Howard. Howard was the eventual winner.
In 2012, the Oldenburg Film Festival in Germany introduced an actors' prize named the Seymour Cassel Award.
