Nessa Hyams
Known for: Production
Born: November 15, 1941
Died: January 9, 2026
Place of birth: —
Vanessa 'Nessa' Hyams (November 15, 1941 — January 9, 2026) was an American director and casting director, best known for The Exorcist (1973), Blazing Saddles (1974), and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–77).
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Filmography
15 movies · 1 TV show, newest first
6.9
Casting By
2012
6.7
With Honors
1994
6.6
The Saint of Fort Washington
1993
6.7
Chillers
1990
5.0
Leader of the Band
1987
6.7
Night Moves
1975
6.1
Freebie and the Bean
1974
5.4
The Terminal Man
1974
5.8
Mame
1974
7.2
Blazing Saddles
1974
6.1
McQ
1974
7.7
The Exorcist
1973
7.1
Magnum Force
1973
5.7
Cleopatra Jones
1973
5.8
Blume in Love
1973
7.4
What's Up, Doc?
1972