Gary Chason

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Gary Chason

Production September 23, 1942

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, Texa…

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Paris, Texas

Paris, Texas

8.1 1984 Movie
Paper Moon

Paper Moon

7.9 1973 Movie
Pretty Baby

Pretty Baby

7.0 1978 Movie
Futureworld

Futureworld

5.9 1976 Movie
My Best Friend Is a Vampire

My Best Friend Is a Vampire

6.0 1987 Movie
Student Bodies

Student Bodies

5.2 1981 Movie
The Island

The Island

5.2 1980 Movie
Brewster McCloud

Brewster McCloud

6.3 1971 Movie
Texasville

Texasville

6.1 1990 Movie
Sugar Hill

Sugar Hill

5.8 1974 Movie
Liar's Moon

Liar's Moon

5.5 1982 Movie
Drive-In

Drive-In

5.2 1976 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2013
    Fourplay

    Movie Tom

  2. 2011
    Strings

    Movie Ray

  3. 2009
    God Thinks You're a Loser

    Movie Director

  4. 2009
    Cook County

    Movie Mr. Jimmy

  5. 2007
    Z: A Zombie Musical

    Movie Zombie Bathroom Dude

  6. 2007
    Everything or Nothing

    Movie Harvey Stanton

  7. 2005
    Room

    Movie Thanks

  8. 2004
    Dear Pillow

    Movie Dusty

  9. 1993
    The Trust

    Movie Producer

  10. 1992
    Charlie's Ear

    Movie Director

  11. 1991
    Picture This

    Movie Self

  12. 1990
    Texasville

    Movie Casting Director

  13. 1987
    My Best Friend Is a Vampire

    Movie Drivers Ed Instructor

  14. 1984
    Paris, Texas

    Movie Casting Director

  15. 1982
    Liar's Moon

    Movie Location Casting

  16. 1981
    Student Bodies

    Movie Casting Director

More credits
  1. 1980
    The Island

    Movie Production Assistant

  2. 1978
    Pretty Baby

    Movie Casting Director

  3. 1976
    Futureworld

    Movie Location Casting

  4. 1976
    Drive-In

    Movie Casting

  5. 1974
    Sugar Hill

    Movie Lab Technician

  6. 1973
    Paper Moon

    Movie Casting Director

  7. 1971
    Brewster McCloud

    Movie Camera Store Clerk

  8. —
    Sweet Velvet Grace

    Movie Producer