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Gary Chason
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.
Known For

Brewster McCloud
as Camera Store Clerk

My Best Friend Is a Vampire
as Drivers Ed Instructor

Sugar Hill
as Lab Technician

Cook County
as Mr. Jimmy

Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas
as Self
Strings
as Ray

Dear Pillow
as Dusty

Fourplay
as Tom

Everything or Nothing
as Harvey Stanton

Z: A Zombie Musical
as Zombie Bathroom Dude