Production
Marion Dougherty
Born — Died
1923-02-09 — 2011-12-04
Place of birth
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Known for
Production
Credits
2 titles
Marion Dougherty (February 9, 1923 – December 4, 2011) was an 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.
Known for
6.9This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.
Casting By
2012
NRA 6 part documentary of making of Batman franchise.
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight
2008