Gary Chason
Biography
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
Fourplay
2013
as Tom
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Strings
2011
as Ray
Cook County
2009
as Mr. Jimmy
Z: A Zombie Musical
2007
as Zombie Bathroom Dude
Everything or Nothing
2007
as Harvey Stanton
Dear Pillow
2004
as Dusty
Picture This
1991
as Self
My Best Friend Is a Vampire
1987
as Drivers Ed Instructor
Sugar Hill
1974
as Lab Technician
Brewster McCloud
1971
as Camera Store Clerk