Nessa Hyams

Production · 1941–2026

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).

Known for

6.7

Chillers

1990 · Series · Director

5.0

Leader of the Band

1987 · Director

Patricia Highsmith's Tales

1992 · Series · Director

Directed