Barbara Cason

Biography

Barbara Cason was an American character actress born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1928. She began her career in theatre and local television in the 1950s, co-founding the Front St. Theatre in Memphis. Her notable roles included Cloris Phebus on Carter Country (1977-1979) and Ruth Shandling on It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986-1990), cementing her legacy as a talented character actress before her death at 61 in Los Angeles, California.