Acting

John Casablancas

Born December 12, 1942 · New York City, New York

Died July 20, 2013 · aged 70

John Casablancas (December 12, 1942 – July 20, 2013) was an American modeling agent and scout who founded Elite Model Management. Casablancas is remembered for his development of the supermodel concept. He was the father of the Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas.

Known For

Meet Me in the BathroomMeet Me in the Bathroom · 2022
Meet Me in the Bathroom
5.42022
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Set against the backdrop of 9/11, this documentary tells the story of how a new generation kickstarted a musical rebirth for New York City that reverberated around the world.
Casablancas: The Man Who Loved WomenCasablancas: The Man Who Loved Women · 2016
Casablancas: The Man Who Loved Women
5.42016
MovieDocumentary
In the last 30 years of the 2nd millennium, John Casablancas created the Elite modeling agency and invented the supermodels. If the names as Naomi, Cindy, Linda, Kate or Claudia are today so famous in the pop culture, it is mostly his doing. He lived a life dreamt by many, surrounded by glamour and beauty. John Casablancas tells his own story.
The Super ModelsThe Super Models · 2023
The Super Models
6.72023
SeriesDocumentary
In the '80s, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington became fashion icons—then transcended their industry by uniting. This is the story of how they claimed their power and shaped the world that followed.

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