Gary Chason
Born: 1942-09-23 in Galveston, Texas
Died: 2021-04-18
Known For: Production
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.
Filmography
2013
- Fourplay as Tom
2011
- Strings as Ray
2009
- Cook County as Mr. Jimmy
- God Thinks You're a Loser ... (Director)
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)
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)
1970
- Brewster McCloud as Camera Store Clerk