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James Best. Jewel Franklin Guy (July 26, 1926 – April 6, 2015), known professionally as James Best, was an American television, film, stage, and voice actor, as well as a writer, director, acting coach, artist, college professor, and musician.
James Best (1926-2015) was an American character actor and teacher, best known for his role as Sheriff Rosco Coltrane in The Dukes of Hazzard. He also appeared in movies, TV shows, and directed some episodes of the series.
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James Best was an American character actor and teacher who starred in The Dukes of Hazzard as Sheriff Rosco Coltrane. He also appeared in many movies and TV shows, taught at universities, and was related to the Everly Brothers.
- July 26, 1926
- April 6, 2015
Jewel Franklin Guy (July 26, 1926 – April 6, 2015), known professionally as James Best, was an American television, film, stage, and voice actor, as well as a writer, director, acting coach, artist, college professor, and musician.
Apr 7, 2015 · James Best was a prolific actor who starred as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on the CBS comedy that ran from 1979 to 1985. He also acted in movies and other TV shows, and was an acting teacher who helped several future Hollywood stars.
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Apr 8, 2015 · CBS. By Daniel E. Slotnik. April 7, 2015. James Best, who played the oafish sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on the hit television comedy “The Dukes of Hazzard,” died on Monday near his home in...
Apr 12, 2015 · April 12, 20157:19 AM ET. Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday. 3-Minute Listen. Playlist. Actor James Best died last week at age 88. He was best known for playing Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane in the...