Gary Chason
Gary Chason
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.
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Production
Known Credits
29
Gender
Male
Birthday
1942-09-23 (83 years old)
Place of Birth
Galveston, Texas
Acting

2013

Fourplay as Tom

2011

Strings as Ray

2009

Cook County as Mr. Jimmy

2007

Everything or Nothing as Harvey Stanton

2007

Z: A Zombie Musical as Zombie Bathroom Dude

2004

Dear Pillow as Dusty

1987

My Best Friend Is a Vampire as Drivers Ed Instructor

1974

Sugar Hill as Lab Technician

1970

Brewster McCloud as Camera Store Clerk
Crew

2007

Everything or Nothing Producer

2007

Everything or Nothing Director

2005

Room Thanks

1993

The Trust Producer

1990

Texasville Casting Director

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

Drive-In Casting

1976

Futureworld Location Casting

1970

Brewster McCloud Casting Director

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Sweet Velvet Grace Casting Director

1973

Paper Moon Casting Director

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Sweet Velvet Grace Producer