Barbara Cason

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Barbara Cason
Born	(1928-11-15)November 15, 1928 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	June 18, 1990(1990-06-18) (aged 61) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	TV and film actress
Years active	1967-1990, her death

Barbara Cason (November 15, 1928 – June 18, 1990) was an American character actress. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, 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 relocated to New York City in 1967, becoming active in theatre there both on and off Broadway through 1973. She most notably starred in the original critically acclaimed production of Noël Coward's Oh, Coward! in 1972-73. She appeared in such cult films as Cold Turkey and The Honeymoon Killers.

After the early 1970s, Cason's career became centered in Los Angeles, appearing mostly within television up until her death. She is probably best known for her roles as Cloris Phebus on Carter Country (1977–1979) and Ruth Shandling on It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986–1990).

Personal life

She was married to actor Dennis Patrick from 1970 until her death. She died in Los Angeles, California, aged 61, after a heart attack.

External links

Barbara Cason at the Internet Broadway Database
Barbara Cason at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
Barbara Cason at the Internet Movie Database

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Persondata
Name	Cason, Barbara
Alternative names
Short description	Actress
Date of birth	November 15, 1928
Place of birth	Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Date of death	June 18, 1990
Place of death	Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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