Marion Dougherty
Birth date
February 9, 1923
Death date
December 4, 2011
Place of birth
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Profession
Production
Age
88 years
Biography
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.
