Nessa Hyams

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).

Cast

Casting By

Self

Crew

What's Up, Doc?

Casting

Blazing Saddles

Casting

The Terminal Man

Casting

Mame

Casting

McQ

Casting

With Honors

Casting

The Exorcist

Casting

Night Moves

Casting

Leader of the Band

Director

Cleopatra Jones

Casting

Magnum Force

Casting

Freebie and the Bean

Casting

Blume in Love

Casting

The Saint of Fort Washington

Producer, Casting