1942-09-23 Galveston, Texas
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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Fourplay | Tom | 2013-02-08 |
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Strings | Ray | 2011-06-10 |
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Cook County | Mr. Jimmy | 2009-03-26 |
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Everything or Nothing | Harvey Stanton | 2007-09-14 |
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Z: A Zombie Musical | Zombie Bathroom Dude | 2007-10-01 |
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Dear Pillow | Dusty | 2004-01-18 |
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Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas | Self | 1991-09-06 |
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My Best Friend Is a Vampire | Drivers Ed Instructor | 1987-10-01 |
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Sugar Hill | Lab Technician | 1974-02-01 |
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Brewster McCloud | Camera Store Clerk | 1970-12-05 |