Back to peopleNessa HyamsNo photo availableNessa HyamsKnown forProductionBornNovember 15, 1941DiedJanuary 9, 2026BiographyLife and careerVanessa '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).Filmography7 filmsAll7Crew7With Honors1994CastingNight Moves1975CastingBlazing Saddles1974CastingMcQ1974CastingThe Exorcist1973CastingMagnum Force1973CastingWhat's Up, Doc?1972Casting
