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James Coco Biography
Birth Name:James Emil Coco
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Won an ACE for Actor in a Dramatic Series for "The Ray Bradbury Theater" at the 1985 CableACE Awards
- Started acting just after graduating from high school
- Achieved some of his greatest success while collaborating with playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon
- His weight and premature baldness forced him to act in character roles through much of his career
- Was an accomplished cook, and after publishing multiple best-selling cookbooks, he began appearing on talk shows in a chef's hat and apron
- Was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Academy Awards and Worst Supporting Actor at the Razzie Awards for the same performance in 1981's "Only When I Laugh․"
Awards
- 1973Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture: nominated
- 1982Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1982Golden Globe-Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture: nominated
- 1982Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
- 1983Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
- 1985ACE-Actor in a Dramatic Series: winner