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Marion Dougherty
Lived · 88
Born · Feb 9, 1923
From · Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Films · 2
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Biography
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.
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