Born in New York City, New York on December 12, 1942 — 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.
