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
Cast Credits
Fourplay
Character: Tom
MOVIE • 2013
Strings
Character: Ray
MOVIE • 2011
Cook County
Character: Mr. Jimmy
MOVIE • 2009
Z: A Zombie Musical
Character: Zombie Bathroom Dude
MOVIE • 2007
Everything or Nothing
Character: Harvey Stanton
MOVIE • 2007
Dear Pillow
Character: Dusty
MOVIE • 2004
Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1991
My Best Friend Is a Vampire
Character: Drivers Ed Instructor
MOVIE • 1987
Sugar Hill
Character: Lab Technician
MOVIE • 1974
Brewster McCloud
Character: Camera Store Clerk
MOVIE • 1970
Crew
Crew Credits
God Thinks You're a Loser
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2009
God Thinks You're a Loser
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2009
God Thinks You're a Loser
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2009
Everything or Nothing
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2007
Everything or Nothing
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2007
Room
Role: Thanks
MOVIE • 2005
The Trust
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1993
Texasville
Role: Casting Director
MOVIE • 1990
Paris, Texas
Role: Casting Director
MOVIE • 1984
Liar's Moon
Role: Location Casting
MOVIE • 1982
Student Bodies
Role: Casting Director
MOVIE • 1981
The Island
Role: Production Assistant
MOVIE • 1980
Pretty Baby
Role: Casting Director
MOVIE • 1978
Futureworld
Role: Location Casting
MOVIE • 1976
Drive-In
Role: Casting
MOVIE • 1976
Paper Moon
Role: Casting Director
MOVIE • 1973
Brewster McCloud
Role: Casting Director
MOVIE • 1970
Sweet Velvet Grace
Role: Casting Director
MOVIE • TBA
Sweet Velvet Grace
Role: Producer
MOVIE • TBA