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.
God Thinks You're a Loser
(Director)
God Thinks You're a Loser
(Writer)
God Thinks You're a Loser
(Producer)
Paper Moon
(Casting Director)
Drive-In
(Casting)
Pretty Baby
(Casting Director)
Sweet Velvet Grace
(Producer)
The Trust
(Producer)
Brewster McCloud
(Casting Director)
Room
(Thanks)
The Island
(Production Assistant)
Sweet Velvet Grace
(Casting Director)
Student Bodies
(Casting Director)
Paris, Texas
(Casting Director)
Texasville
(Casting Director)
Futureworld
(Location Casting)
Liar's Moon
(Location Casting)
Everything or Nothing
(Producer)
Everything or Nothing
(Director)