Gary Chason
- Known for
- Production
- Born
- September 23, 1942
- Died
- April 18, 2021
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
- Sweet Velvet Grace
Sweet Velvet Grace TBA
Casting Director, Producer
Fourplay 2013
as Tom
- Strings
Strings 2011
as Ray
God Thinks You're a Loser 2009
Writer, Producer, Director
Cook County 2009
as Mr. Jimmy
Z: A Zombie Musical 2007
as Zombie Bathroom Dude
Everything or Nothing 2007
as Harvey Stanton, Producer, Director
Room 2005
Thanks
Dear Pillow 2004
as Dusty
The Trust 1993
Producer
Charlie's Ear 1992
Director, Writer, Producer
Picture This 1991
as Self
Texasville 1990
Casting Director
My Best Friend Is a Vampire 1987
as Drivers Ed Instructor
Paris, Texas 1984
Casting Director
Liar's Moon 1982
Location Casting
Student Bodies 1981
Casting Director
The Island 1980
Production Assistant
Pretty Baby 1978
Casting Director
Futureworld 1976
Location Casting
Drive-In 1976
Casting
Sugar Hill 1974
as Lab Technician
Paper Moon 1973
Casting Director
Brewster McCloud 1971
as Camera Store Clerk, Casting Director
Credits from TMDB.