Barbara Cason was an American actress who is best known for House of Dark Shadows, Exorcist II: The Heretic, and It’s Garry Shandling’s Show.
Personal and Family Life
Born on November 15, 1928, in Memphis, Tennessee, Barbara Cason was married twice. Her first marriage was to George Touliatos, which lasted from December 22, 1956, until their divorce on July 6, 1961. Later, she married Dennis Patrick on November 7, 1970, and they remained together until her death in 1990.
Career
Barbara gained recognition for her roles in various films and television shows throughout her career. She was part of the “Dark Shadows” franchise alongside her husband Dennis Patrick, during which they were married while filming the first Dark Shadows movie, House of Dark Shadows (1970). Cason also had an appearance in the sitcom It’s Garry Shandling’s Show as a character involved with her husband’s role.
Death and Legacy
Barbara Cason passed away on June 18, 1990, due to a heart attack in Los Angeles, California. She is remembered for her contributions to film and television, particularly in horror and drama genres. Her work continues to be appreciated by fans of classic American television and cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Brady Girls Get Married | 1981-02-06 | Miss Fritzsinger |
| The Honeymoon Killers | 1970-02-04 | Evelyn |
| Exorcist II: The Heretic | 1977-06-17 | Mrs. Phalor |
| The War Widow | 1976-10-28 | Kate |
| She’s Dressed to Kill | 1979-12-10 | Deenie Gooch |
| House of Dark Shadows | 1970-09-09 | Mrs. Johnson |
| Memories Never Die | 1982-12-15 | Rita Jean Tilford McEwan |
| A Matter of Life and Death | 1981-01-13 | Nurse Barnes |
| Cold Turkey | 1971-02-19 | Letitia Hornsby |
| Let’s Switch! | 1975-01-07 | Greta Bennett |
| It Couldn’t Happen to a Nicer Guy | 1974-11-19 | Judge A.J. White |
| Delancey Street: The Crisis Within | 1975-04-19 | Mrs. Sommerville |
| With This Ring | 1978-05-05 | Viola Andrews |
| The Adventures of Pollyanna | 1982-04-10 | Mrs. Snow |
| All in the Family | 1971-01-12 | Claire Packer |
| Carter Country | 1977-09-15 | Cloris Phebus |
| Airwolf | 1984-01-22 | Nurse Simmons |
| Temperatures Rising | 1972-09-12 | Miss Tillis |
| The Brady Brides | 1981-02-06 | Miss Fritzsinger |
| Night Court | 1984-01-04 | Rebecca |
| Crazy like a Fox | 1984-12-30 | Paula |
| Madame’s Place | 1982-09-20 | Lynn La Vecque |
| The Courtship of Eddie’s Father | 1969-09-17 | Irma Handily |
| Hello, Larry | 1979-01-26 | Miss Putman |