Dabney Coleman

Birth Name:

Dabney Wharton Coleman

Birth Place:

Austin, Texas, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Received the 2017 Satellite Awards' Mary Pickford Award
Attended law school at the University of Texas before leaving to pursue a career in entertainment
Attended the Virginia Military Institute
Quote: "I've played good guys and nice guys, but the truth is I'd rather be nasty than nice․ The bad guys are always better written and more fun to play․"
Frequently takes on the role of character in positions of power
Was featured in the Broadway production "A Call on Kuprin" in 1961
Was in contention for a role on "Gilligan's Island․"

1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1984Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1984Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1987ACE - Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
1987Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Winner
1988Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Winner
1988Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
1988Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1988Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
1991Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2011Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Winner
2012Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Winner

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