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Dabney Coleman | |
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.jpg) Coleman in 2001 | |
| Born | Dabney Wharton Coleman January 3, 1932 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 16, 2024 (aged 92) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin (BA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1961–2019 |
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| Children | 4 |
Dabney Wharton Coleman (January 3, 1932 – May 16, 2024) was an American actor. He was recognized for his roles portraying egomaniacal and unlikeable characters in comedic performances. Throughout his career, he appeared in over 175 films and television programs and received awards for both comedic and dramatic performances.[1]
Coleman's notable films include 9 to 5 (1980), On Golden Pond (1981), Tootsie (1982), WarGames (1983), Cloak & Dagger (1984), and You've Got Mail (1998). His significant 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). Later in his career, he portrayed Louis "The Commodore" Kaestner on Boardwalk Empire (2010–2011). His final role was an appearance on Yellowstone (2019). As a voice actor, he provided the voice of Principal Peter Prickly on Recess (1997–2001) and in several movies based on the series.
Coleman won one Primetime Emmy Award from six nominations and one Golden Globe Award from three nominations.
- ^ Tapp, Tom; Pedersen, Erik (May 17, 2024). "Dabney Coleman Dies: 'Tootsie,' '9 To 5', 'WarGames' & 'Buffalo Bill' Actor Was 92". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.