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Barbara Cason | |
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| Born | (1928-11-15)November 15, 1928 |
| Died | June 18, 1990(1990-06-18) (aged 61) |
| Occupation(s) | TV and film actress |
| Years active | 1967–1990 |
Barbara Cason (November 15, 1928 – June 18, 1990) was an Americancharacter actress.
Cason was born inMemphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Helen Louise (Phebus) and Charles Carroll Cason. She began her career appearing in theatre and on local television in Memphis during the 1950s, where she notably co-founded and ran the Front St. Theatre.
She moved toNew York City in 1967, becoming active in theatre there both on and offBroadway through 1973. She most notably starred in the original critically acclaimed production ofNoël Coward'sOh, Coward! in 1972–73. She appeared in such cult films asThe Honeymoon Killers (1969),Cold Turkey (1971) andExorcist II: The Heretic (1977) as well as the summer replacement variety television seriesComedy Tonight. She was also in the movieHouse of Dark Shadows (1970) as Mrs. Johnson, whenClarice Blackburn couldn't do the role.
After the early 1970s, Cason's career became centered inLos Angeles, appearing mostly within television up until her death. She is probably best known for her roles as Cloris Phebus onCarter Country (1977–1979) and Ruth Shandling onIt's Garry Shandling's Show (1986–1990).
She was married to actorDennis Patrick from 1970 until her death. She died inLos Angeles, California, aged 61, after a heart attack.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1970 | The Honeymoon Killers | Evelyn Long | |
| 1970 | House of Dark Shadows | Mrs. Johnson | |
| 1971 | Cold Turkey | Letitia Hornsby | |
| 1977 | Exorcist II: The Heretic | Mrs. Phalor | |
| 1977 | The Jeffersons | Jean Howard |
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