Nessa Hyams
Production · Casting · Director · Producer
Born Nov 15, 1941
Active 1972–2026
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).
Filmography
The Exorcist (1973) — CastingBlazing Saddles (1974) — CastingMagnum Force (1973) — CastingWhat's Up, Doc? (1972) — CastingNight Moves (1975) — CastingWith Honors (1994) — CastingMcQ (1974) — CastingThe Saint of Fort Washington (1993) — Producer · CastingFreebie and the Bean (1974) — CastingCleopatra Jones (1973) — CastingThe Terminal Man (1974) — CastingMame (1974) — CastingBlume in Love (1973) — CastingChillers (1990) — DirectorLeader of the Band (1987) — Director