Dabney Coleman | |
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Born | Dabney Wharton Coleman January 3, 1932 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Died | May 16, 2024 Santa Monica, California, U.S. | (aged 92)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1961–2019 |
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Children | 4 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1953–1955 |
Dabney Wharton Coleman (January 3, 1932 – May 16, 2024) was an American actor. Widely known for his portrayal of egomaniacal and unlikeable characters in comedic roles, he appeared in over 175 films and television programs and was recognized for both comedic and dramatic performances.[1]
Coleman's most widely known films include 9 to 5 (1980), On Golden Pond (1981), Tootsie (1982), WarGames (1983), Cloak & Dagger (1984), and You've Got Mail (1998).
Coleman's notable television roles included Merle Jeeter on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977), the title characters in Buffalo Bill (1983–1984) and The Slap Maxwell Story (1987–1988), and Burton Fallin on The Guardian (2001–2004). More recently, he portrayed Louis "The Commodore" Kaestner on Boardwalk Empire (2010–2011) and made a memorable appearance on Yellowstone (2019) in his final role. As a voice actor, he is best known for providing the voice of Principal Peter Prickly on Recess (1997–2001) and in several movies based on the series.
He won one Primetime Emmy Award from six nominations and one Golden Globe Award from three nominations.
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