Nessa Hyams
Production
November 15, 1941 — January 9, 2026
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
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movieWith Honors
1994
Casting
movieThe Saint of Fort Washington
1993
Producer, Casting
movieNight Moves
1975
Casting
movieThe Terminal Man
1974
Casting
movieMame
1974
Casting
movieBlazing Saddles
1974
Casting
movieMcQ
1974
Casting
movieThe Exorcist
1973
Casting
movieMagnum Force
1973
Casting
movieCleopatra Jones
1973
Casting
movieBlume in Love
1973
Casting
movieWhat's Up, Doc?
1972
Casting
