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.
- Known for
- Production
- Born
- 1942-09-23 · Galveston, Texas
- Died
- 2021-04-18
Known for
- Paris, Texas (1984) — Casting Director
- Paper Moon (1973) — Casting Director
- Pretty Baby (1978) — Casting Director
- Futureworld (1976) — Location Casting
- Student Bodies (1981) — Casting Director
- My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987) — Drivers Ed Instructor
- The Island (1980) — Production Assistant
- Brewster McCloud (1971) — Camera Store Clerk
- Texasville (1990) — Casting Director
- Sugar Hill (1974) — Lab Technician
- Drive-In (1976) — Casting
- Liar's Moon (1982) — Location Casting
- Cook County (2009) — Mr. Jimmy
- Room (2005) — Thanks
- Dear Pillow (2004) — Dusty
- Strings (2011) — Ray