Gary Chason
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.
Acting
Movie
My Best Friend Is a Vampire
as Drivers Ed Instructor
1987
Movie
Brewster McCloud
as Camera Store Clerk
1971
Movie
Sugar Hill
as Lab Technician
1974
Movie
Cook County
as Mr. Jimmy
2009
Movie
Dear Pillow
as Dusty
2004
Movie
Strings
as Ray
2011
Movie
Z: A Zombie Musical
as Zombie Bathroom Dude
2007
Movie
Fourplay
as Tom
2013
Movie
Picture This
as Self
1991
Movie
Everything or Nothing
as Harvey Stanton
2007
Crew
Movie
Paris, Texas
Casting Director
1984
Movie
Paper Moon
Casting Director
1973
Movie
Pretty Baby
Casting Director
1978
Movie
Futureworld
Location Casting
1976
Movie
Student Bodies
Casting Director
1981
Movie
The Island
Production Assistant
1980
Movie
Brewster McCloud
Casting Director
1971
Movie
Texasville
Casting Director
1990
Movie
Drive-In
Casting
1976
Movie
Liar's Moon
Location Casting
1982
Movie
Room
Thanks
2005
Movie
God Thinks You're a Loser
Writer
2009