- Known For
- Production
- Born
- September 23, 1942
- Place of Birth
- Galveston, Texas
- Died
- April 18, 2021
Gary Chason
Gary Chason (September 23, 1942 - April 18, 2021) was a director, producer, actor and writer. He worked on big budget and independent films with passion. Born in Galveston, Texas, Gary had a distinguished career in motion pictures as a Casting Director and Dialog/Dialect Coach. His casting credits include: The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon, The Getaway, Pretty Baby, and Paris, Texas. He had the pleasure of working with many famous Directors, including: Robert Altman, Peter Bogdanovich, Sam Peckinpah, Michael Ritchie, Louis Malle, and Wim Wenders. As a Dialect Coach Gary tutored people like Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Cloris Leachman, Brooke Shields, Tatum O'Neal, and Ann-Margret. The impact Gary had made during his life time within the theatre and arts community will never be forgotten.
Filmography
movieFourplay
2013 · Tom
Strings
2011 · Ray
movieGod Thinks You're a Loser
2009 · Director, Writer, Producer
movieCook County
2009 · Mr. Jimmy
movieZ: A Zombie Musical
2007 · Zombie Bathroom Dude
movieEverything or Nothing
2007 · Harvey Stanton, Producer, Director
movieRoom
2005 · Thanks
movieDear Pillow
2004 · Dusty
movieThe Trust
1993 · Producer
movieCharlie's Ear
1992 · Director, Writer, Producer
moviePicture This
1991 · Self
movieTexasville
1990 · Casting Director
movieMy Best Friend Is a Vampire
1987 · Drivers Ed Instructor
movieParis, Texas
1984 · Casting Director
movieLiar's Moon
1982 · Location Casting
movieStudent Bodies
1981 · Casting Director
movieThe Island
1980 · Production Assistant
moviePretty Baby
1978 · Casting Director
movieFutureworld
1976 · Location Casting
movieDrive-In
1976 · Casting
movieSugar Hill
1974 · Lab Technician
moviePaper Moon
1973 · Casting Director
movieBrewster McCloud
1971 · Camera Store Clerk, Casting Director
Sweet Velvet Grace
— · Producer, Casting Director