Nessa Hyams
American casting director (1941–2026)
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Nessa Hyams (November 21, 1941 – January 9, 2026) was an American casting director.[1]
BornNovember 21, 1941
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 9, 2026 (aged 84)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationCasting director
RelativesSol Hurok (grandfather)
Peter Hyams (brother)
Peter Hyams (brother)
Nessa Hyams | |
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| Born | November 21, 1941 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 9, 2026 (aged 84) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Casting director |
| Relatives | Sol Hurok (grandfather) Peter Hyams (brother) |
Life and career
Hyams was born in New York City on November 21, 1941. She was a casting director, known for working on The Exorcist (1973)[2] and Blazing Saddles (1974). She also worked as a television director on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976).[3]
Hyams died in New York City on January 9, 2026, at the age of 84.[1][4]
