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Gary Chason

Gary Chason

Production1942Galveston, Texas

Biography

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.

Acting History

Future
Sweet Velvet Grace
Casting Director
2013
Fourplay
as Tom
2011
Strings
as Ray
2007
Z: A Zombie Musical
as Zombie Bathroom Dude
Everything or Nothing
as Harvey Stanton
2005
Room
Thanks
2004
Dear Pillow
as Dusty
1993
The Trust
Producer
1991
1990
Texasville
Casting Director
1987
My Best Friend Is a Vampire
as Drivers Ed Instructor
1984
Paris, Texas
Casting Director
1982
Liar's Moon
Location Casting
1981
Student Bodies
Casting Director
1980
The Island
Production Assistant
1978
Pretty Baby
Casting Director
1976
Futureworld
Location Casting
Drive-In
Casting
1974
Sugar Hill
as Lab Technician
1973
Paper Moon
Casting Director
1971
Brewster McCloud
as Camera Store Clerk
Brewster McCloud
Casting Director

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Personal Info

Known For
Production
Gender
Male
Birthday
9/23/1942
Day of Death
4/18/2021
Place of Birth
Galveston, Texas