Marion Dougherty
Marion Dougherty (February 9, 1923 – December 4, 2011) was an American casting director, credited with revolutionizing the role from a clerical task to a creative artform. Known as a pioneer of "independent" casting, she famously championed actors based on their unique character and talent rather than conventional "types" or studio contracts.
- Known for
- Production
- Born
- 1923-02-09 · Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- 2011-12-04
Known for
- Full Metal Jacket (1987) — Casting
- Braveheart (1995) — Thanks
- Batman (1989) — Casting
- Batman Returns (1992) — Casting
- Lethal Weapon (1987) — Casting
- Falling Down (1993) — Casting
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) — Casting
- Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) — Casting
- Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) — Casting
- Escape from Alcatraz (1979) — Casting
- Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) — Casting
- Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) — Casting
- The Lost Boys (1987) — Casting
- The Last Boy Scout (1991) — Casting
- Payback (1999) — Casting
- Maverick (1994) — Casting