Barbara Cason
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 (29 titles)
7.1ShowIt's Garry Shandling's Show
Ruth Shandling · 1986
5.0ShowHollywood Beat
Lady Di · 1985
7.2ShowCrazy like a Fox
Paula · 1984
7.5ShowMurder, She Wrote
Emily Goshen · 1984
7.6ShowAirwolf
Nurse Simmons · 1984
7.3ShowNight Court
Rebecca · 1984
7.0MovieMemories Never Die
Rita Jean Tilford McEwan · 1982
7.9ShowMadame's Place
Lynn La Vecque · 1982
MovieThe Adventures of Pollyanna
Mrs. Snow · 1982
5.4MovieThe Brady Girls Get Married
Miss Fritzsinger · 1981
8.0ShowThe Brady Brides
Miss Fritzsinger · 1981
8.0MovieA Matter of Life and Death
Nurse Barnes · 1981
5.7MovieShe's Dressed to Kill
Deenie Gooch · 1979
5.7ShowHello, Larry
Miss Putman · 1979
10.0MovieWith This Ring
Viola Andrews · 1978
5.8ShowCarter Country
Cloris Phebus · 1977
4.5MovieExorcist II: The Heretic
Mrs. Phalor · 1977
6.1MovieThe War Widow
Kate · 1976
7.3ShowMary Hartman, Mary Hartman
Fiona Foley · 1976
10.0MovieDelancey Street: The Crisis Within
Mrs. Sommerville · 1975
7.3ShowThe Jeffersons
Jean Howard · 1975
7.7MovieLet's Switch!
Greta Bennett · 1975
1.0MovieIt Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
Judge A.J. White · 1974
7.5ShowTemperatures Rising
Miss Tillis · 1972
6.3MovieCold Turkey
Letitia Hornsby · 1971
7.8ShowAll in the Family
Claire Packer · 1971
6.6MovieHouse of Dark Shadows
Mrs. Johnson · 1970
6.5MovieThe Honeymoon Killers
Evelyn · 1970
6.2ShowThe Courtship of Eddie's Father
Irma Handily · 1969