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(Actor) Seymour Cassel was a highly skilled American actor who enjoyed a successful career spanning more than five decades. He rose to fame in the 1960s for his work alongside writer/director John Cassavetes in pioneering independent movies. Cassel's exceptional abilities were acknowledged with an Academy Award nomination and a National Society of Film Critics Award for his performance in "Faces." He starred in a variety of prominent films spanning various genres and collaborated with renowned filmmakers such as Wes Anderson. Cassel's lasting influence on cinema is significant and profound.
