We made half our movies in the house, Rowlands recalled in 1997.
Her son, director and actor Nick Cassavetes, spoke toEntertainment WeeklyaboutThe Notebookrole.
Shes in full dementia.
Gena Rowlands in 1962 publicity photo and in 2004’s ‘The Notebook’Everett Collection
And its so crazy we lived it, she acted it, and now its on us.
In 1956, she starred in the Broadway playMiddle of the Nightopposite Edward G. Robinson.
Rowlands costarred in the 26-episode syndicated TV seriesTop Secret, and guest-starred on many TV anthology series.
She later was a regular guest on many top TV shows.
Rowlands made her film debut inThe High Cost of Livingin 1958.
Rowlands was married to him from April 9, 1954, until his death on February 3, 1989.
Survivors include her husband, Robert, and children Nick, Alexandra and Zoe Cassavetes.
