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Coleman had a well deserved reputation as a fine character actor, and a reliable presence for almost any role in TV and movies. Coleman's early appearances in the cinema were in The Slender Thread (1965) and Downhill Racer (1969). On TV he starred in That Girl (1966).
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- Austin, Texas, USA
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
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For decades, Dabney Coleman has often appeared as a smarmy, selfish, nervous person, often with money, who is mostly out for himself. He did such a good job in this type of part that he's made a career of it in film.
Dabney Wharton Coleman was born in Austin, Texas, to Mary Wharton (Johns) and Melvin Randolph Coleman. He attended the Virginia Military Institute, and studied law in Texas. Coleman has a well deserved reputation as a fine character actor, and a reliable presence for almost any role in TV and movies. Dabney Coleman's early appearances in the cinema...
In 1982 Coleman landed a key role in the classic Tootsie (1982), further cementing his role as an unlikable wealthy boss in some capacity. In 1983 Coleman starred in the Cold War classic WarGames (1983). During this period he also found many parts in lesser known movies like Young Doctors in Love (1982) and Callie & Son (1981). In 1984 he starred i...
Learn about the life and career of Dabney Coleman, a versatile character actor who played many smarmy, selfish, and nervous roles in film and TV. Find out his birth and death dates, awards, trivia, quotes, and more on IMDb.
- January 3, 1932
- May 16, 2024
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.
Columbo and the Murder of a Rock Star: Directed by Alan J. Levi. With Peter Falk, Shera Danese, Cheryl Paris, Julian Stone. Lt. Columbo matches wits with a defense lawyer who has never lost a case in his career.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Alan J. Levi
- 1991-04-29
Feb 23, 1990 · Where the Heart Is: Directed by John Boorman. With Dabney Coleman, Uma Thurman, Joanna Cassidy, Crispin Glover. A wealthy businessman shows his young-adult offspring how tough life can be.
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- Comedy, Drama
- John Boorman
- 1990-02-23
May 18, 2024 · Dabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in "9 to 5" and the nasty TV director in "Tootsie," has died.
May 17, 2024 · Dabney Coleman, an award-winning television and movie actor best known for his over-the-top portrayals of garrulous, egomaniacal characters, died on Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, Calif.
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