Alex Cassie was born on December 22, 1916 in Cape Province, South Africa as Alexander Cassie. He is known for his work on The Great Escape: Preparations for Freedom (2001), The Great Escape: A Standing Ovation (2001) and The Great Escape: The Flight to Freedom (2001). He was married to Jean Stone. He died on April 5, 2012 in Whiteley Village, Hersham, Surrey, England.