Marion Dougherty

Marion Dougherty

Known for: Production

Born: February 8, 1923 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, USA - Died: December 3, 2011

Marion Dougherty (1923–2011) was a legendary American casting director credited with revolutionizing the role from a clerical task to a creative artform. Known as a pioneer of "independent" casting, she famously championed actors based on their unique character and talent rather than conventional "types" or studio contracts.

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