Gary Chason
Producer
Born: September 23, 1942 (78 years old)
Died: April 18, 2021
Place of birth: Galveston, Texas
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 (14)
- Cook County (2009, ★ 7.5)
- Paper Moon (1973, ★ 7.9)
- Paris, Texas (1984, ★ 8.1)
- Brewster McCloud (1971, ★ 6.3)
- Pretty Baby (1978, ★ 7)
- My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987, ★ 6)
- Sugar Hill (1974, ★ 5.7)
- Drive-In (1976, ★ 4.9)
- The Island (1980, ★ 5.2)
- Student Bodies (1981, ★ 5.2)
- Texasville (1990, ★ 6)
- Futureworld (1976, ★ 5.9)
- Liar's Moon (1982, ★ 5.1)
- Room (2005, ★ 3.9)