Gary Chason
Production
- Born
- September 23, 1942 · Galveston, Texas
- Died
- April 18, 2021 (age 78)
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
Paris, Texas
July 16, 1984
Paper Moon
May 9, 1973
Pretty Baby
April 5, 1978
Futureworld
July 14, 1976
Student Bodies
August 7, 1981
The Island
June 13, 1980
Brewster McCloud
August 18, 1971
Texasville
September 28, 1990
Drive-In
May 26, 1976
Liar's Moon
January 15, 1982
God Thinks You're a Loser
August 27, 2009
The Trust
April 23, 1993
Behind the camera15
- 2009God Thinks You're a Loser Writer, Producer, Director
- 2007Everything or Nothing Producer, Director
- 1993The Trust Producer
- 1992Charlie's Ear Director, Writer, Producer
- 1990Texasville Casting Director
- 1984Paris, Texas Casting Director
- 1982Liar's Moon Location Casting
- 1981Student Bodies Casting Director
- 1980The Island Production Assistant
- 1978Pretty Baby