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 intheatre 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.
1986
as Ruth Shandling
1985
as Lady Di
1984
as Paula
1984
as Emily Goshen
1984
as Nurse Simmons
1984
as Rebecca
1982
as Rita Jean Tilford McEwan
1982
as Lynn La Vecque
1982
as Mrs. Snow
1981
as Miss Fritzsinger
1981
as Miss Fritzsinger
1981
as Nurse Barnes
1979
as Deenie Gooch
1979
as Miss Putman
1978
as Viola Andrews
1977
as Cloris Phebus
1977
as Mrs. Phalor
1976
as Kate
1975
as Mrs. Sommerville
1975
as Greta Bennett
1974
as Judge A.J. White
1972
as Miss Tillis
1971
as Letitia Hornsby
1971
as Claire Packer
1970
as Mrs. Johnson
1970
as Evelyn
1969
as Irma Handily