Barbara Cason
Actor
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cason was born in Memphis, 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 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). She was married to actor Dennis Patrick from 1970 until her death. She died in Los Angeles, California, aged 61, after a heart attack.
Filmography
The Honeymoon Killers
as Evelyn 1970
House of Dark Shadows
as Mrs. Johnson 1970
Cold Turkey
as Letitia Hornsby 1971
The Brady Girls Get Married
as Miss Fritzsinger 1981
She's Dressed to Kill
as Deenie Gooch 1979
The War Widow
as Kate 1976
Let's Switch!
as Greta Bennett 1975
It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
as Judge A.J. White 1974
Delancey Street: The Crisis Within
as Mrs. Sommerville 1975
With This Ring
as Viola Andrews 1978
The Adventures of Pollyanna
as Mrs. Snow 1982
Memories Never Die
as Rita Jean Tilford McEwan 1982