Known For
Production
Born
Sep 23, 1942
Died
Apr 18, 2021
Place of Birth
Galveston, Texas
Credits
24 titles
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.
Known For
Filmography
Fourplay
Tom
Strings
Ray
God Thinks You're a Loser
Director
Cook County
Mr. Jimmy
Z: A Zombie Musical
Zombie Bathroom Dude
Everything or Nothing
Harvey Stanton
Room
Thanks
Dear Pillow
Dusty
The Trust
Producer
Charlie's Ear
Director
Picture This
Self
Texasville
Casting Director
My Best Friend Is a Vampire
Drivers Ed Instructor
Paris, Texas
Casting Director
Liar's Moon
Location Casting
Student Bodies
Casting Director
The Island
Production Assistant
Pretty Baby
Casting Director
Futureworld
Location Casting
Drive-In
Casting
Sugar Hill
Lab Technician
Paper Moon
Casting Director
Brewster McCloud
Camera Store Clerk
Sweet Velvet Grace
Producer