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Dabney Coleman: Biography

Dabney Coleman

Birth Name: Dabney Wharton Coleman
Birth Place: Austin, TX
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/03/1932, Capricorn
Profession: Actor

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Dabney Coleman Fast Facts:

While studying law at University of Texas, met actor Zachary Scott, who inspired him to leave school and move to New York to pursue an acting career.
Made his Broadway debut in 1961's A Call on Kuprin.
Unsuccessfully auditioned for the role of the Professor in Gilligan's Island.
Has had roles on several short-lived television cult classics including, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman; Fernwood 2 Night; and Buffalo Bill.
Successfully treated for age-related macular degeneration, an ailment that is the leading cause of blindness for people over 55.

Dabney Coleman Relationships:
Ann Courtney Harrell - Ex-wife
Jean Hale - Ex-wife
Kelly Johns Coleman - Daughter
Mary Wharton Coleman - Mother
Melvin Randolph Coleman - Father
Quincy Coleman - Daughter
Randolph Coleman - Son
Meghan - Daughter
Dabney Coleman Awards:
1987 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Winner
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1983 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1984 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1988 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1988 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1984 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1988 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
1988 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special - Nominee
2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Winner
2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Winner
College:
Attended Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA; attended University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

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Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda Rick Diamond/WireImage.com

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Boardwalk Empire, Dabney Coleman Macall B. Polay/HBO

Boardwalk Empire, Dabney Coleman, Gretchen Mol Abbot Genser/HBO

Boardwalk Empire, Dabney Coleman, Michael Pitt, Gretchen Mol Abbot Genser/HBO

Boardwalk Empire, Dabney Coleman Craig Blankenhorn/HBO

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