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Nessa Hyams

Production·November 15, 1941·† January 9, 2026 — 84 years old

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).

Known For
The Exorcist

The Exorcist

1973·7.7
Blazing Saddles

Blazing Saddles

1974·7.2
Magnum Force

Magnum Force

1973·7.1
What's Up, Doc?

What's Up, Doc?

1972·7.4
Night Moves

Night Moves

1975·6.7
With Honors

With Honors

1994·6.7
McQ

McQ

1974·6.1
Cleopatra Jones

Cleopatra Jones

1973·5.7
Freebie and the Bean

Freebie and the Bean

1974·6.1
The Terminal Man

The Terminal Man

1974·5.4
The Saint of Fort Washington

The Saint of Fort Washington

1993·6.6
Casting By

Casting By

2012·6.9
Filmography · 17
2012Casting By1994With Honors1993The Saint of Fort Washington1992Patricia Highsmith's TalesTV1990ChillersTV1987Leader of the Band1975Night Moves1974Freebie and the Bean1974The Terminal Man1974Mame1974Blazing Saddles1974McQ1973The Exorcist1973Magnum Force1973Cleopatra Jones1973Blume in Love1972What's Up, Doc?