Marion Dougherty

Marion Dougherty

Producer

Born: February 9, 1923 (88 years old)

Died: December 4, 2011

Place of birth: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Marion Dougherty (1923–2011) was a legendary American casting director credited with revolutionizing the role from a clerical task to a creative artform. Known as a pioneer of "independent" casting, she famously championed actors based on their unique character and talent rather than conventional "types" or studio contracts.

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