Marion Dougherty

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Marion Dougherty

Production February 9, 1923

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Marion Dougherty (February 9, 1923 – December 4, 2011) was an American casting director, credited with revolutionizing the role from a clerical task to a creative artform. Known a…

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Full Metal Jacket

Full Metal Jacket

8.1 1987 Movie
Braveheart

Braveheart

7.9 1995 Movie
Batman

Batman

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Batman Returns

Batman Returns

7.0 1992 Movie
Lethal Weapon

Lethal Weapon

7.3 1987 Movie
Falling Down

Falling Down

7.4 1993 Movie
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

7.5 1971 Movie
Lethal Weapon 2

Lethal Weapon 2

7.0 1989 Movie
Lethal Weapon 3

Lethal Weapon 3

6.7 1992 Movie
Escape from Alcatraz

Escape from Alcatraz

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Lethal Weapon 4

Lethal Weapon 4

6.6 1998 Movie
Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

6.5 1990 Movie

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Marion Dougherty (February 9, 1923 – December 4, 2011) was an American casting director, credited with revolutionizing the role from a clerical task to a creative artform. Known as a pioneer of "independent" casting, she famously championed actors based on their unique character and talent rather than conventional "types" or studio contracts.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2012
    Casting By

    Movie Self

  2. 2008
    Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight

    Movie Self

  3. 1999
    Three to Tango

    Movie Casting

  4. 1999
    Payback

    Movie Casting

  5. 1998
    Lethal Weapon 4

    Movie Casting

  6. 1997
    Conspiracy Theory

    Movie Casting

  7. 1997
    One Eight Seven

    Movie Casting

  8. 1997
    Anna Karenina

    Movie Casting

  9. 1997
    Rosewood

    Movie Casting

  10. 1995
    Assassins

    Movie Casting

  11. 1995
    The Amazing Panda Adventure

    Movie Casting Director

  12. 1995
    Something to Talk About

    Movie Casting

  13. 1995
    Braveheart

    Movie Thanks

  14. 1994
    Love Affair

    Movie Casting

  15. 1994
    Maverick

    Movie Casting

  16. 1994
    With Honors

    Movie Casting

More credits
  1. 1993
    The Man Without a Face

    Movie Casting

  2. 1993
    Falling Down

    Movie Casting

  3. 1992
    Forever Young

    Movie Casting

  4. 1992
    Batman Returns

    Movie Casting

  5. 1992
    Lethal Weapon 3

    Movie Casting

  6. 1991
    The Last Boy Scout

    Movie Casting

  7. 1991
    Dogfight

    Movie Casting

  8. 1991
    Doc Hollywood

    Movie Casting

  9. 1991
    Guilty by Suspicion

    Movie Casting

  10. 1991
    If Looks Could Kill

    Movie Casting

  11. 1991
    Nothing but Trouble

    Movie Casting

  12. 1990
    Memphis Belle

    Movie Casting

  13. 1990
    Gremlins 2: The New Batch

    Movie Casting

  14. 1990
    Joe Versus the Volcano

    Movie Casting

  15. 1989
    Lethal Weapon 2

    Movie Casting

  16. 1989
    Batman

    Movie Casting

  17. 1988
    Clean and Sober

    Movie Casting

  18. 1988
    Funny Farm

    Movie Casting

  19. 1987
    Nuts

    Movie Casting

  20. 1987
    The Lost Boys

    Movie Casting

  21. 1987
    Full Metal Jacket

    Movie Casting

  22. 1987
    Lethal Weapon

    Movie Casting

  23. 1986
    Wildcats

    Movie Casting

  24. 1985
    Spies Like Us

    Movie Casting