Barbara Cason
Acting
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.
Born: November 15, 1928
Place of Birth: Memphis - Tennessee - USA
Known For
Filmography
as Ruth Shandling
as Lady Di
as Paula
as Emily Goshen
as Nurse Simmons
as Rebecca
as Rita Jean Tilford McEwan
as Lynn La Vecque
as Mrs. Snow
as Miss Fritzsinger
as Miss Fritzsinger
as Nurse Barnes
as Deenie Gooch
as Miss Putman
as Viola Andrews
as Cloris Phebus
as Mrs. Phalor
as Kate
as Mrs. Sommerville
as Greta Bennett
as Judge A.J. White
as Letitia Hornsby
as Claire Packer
as Mrs. Johnson
as Evelyn
as Irma Handily