History of Dabney Coleman in Timeline

Dabney Wharton Coleman was a renowned American actor, celebrated for his memorable roles in numerous popular films. His career spanned several decades, gracing both comedic and dramatic genres. Some of his most notable performances include appearances in movies such as 9 to 5, On Golden Pond, Tootsie, WarGames, Cloak & Dagger, The Muppets Take Manhattan, The Beverly Hillbillies, You've Got Mail, Inspector Gadget, Recess: School's Out, Moonlight Mile, and Rules Don't Apply.

January 3, 1932: Dabney Coleman is Born

On January 3, 1932, Dabney Wharton Coleman was born in Austin, Texas.

1953: Dabney Coleman is Drafted into the Army

In 1953, Dabney Coleman was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Europe.

1957: Dabney Coleman Marries Ann Courtney Harrell

In 1957, Dabney Coleman married Ann Courtney Harrell.

1958: Dabney Coleman Begins Studying with Sanford Meisner

In 1958, Dabney Coleman began studying with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City.

1959: Dabney Coleman and Ann Courtney Harrell Divorce

In 1959, Dabney Coleman and Ann Courtney Harrell divorced.

1960: Dabney Coleman Completes Studies with Sanford Meisner

In 1960, Dabney Coleman finished studying with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City.

1961: Dabney Coleman Debuts on Broadway

In 1961, Dabney Coleman made his Broadway Debut in the play A Call on Kuprin.

1961: Dabney Coleman Marries Jean Hale

In 1961, Dabney Coleman married Jean Hale.

1964: Dabney Coleman Appears on Kraft Suspense Theatre

In 1964, Dabney Coleman played a private investigator in an episode of Kraft Suspense Theatre.

1969: Downhill Racer is Released

In 1969, Dabney Coleman played a U.S. Olympic skiing team coach in the film Downhill Racer.

1973: Dabney Coleman Grows a Mustache

In 1973, Dabney Coleman grew a mustache.

1974: The Towering Inferno is Released

In 1974, Dabney Coleman portrayed a high-ranking fire chief in the film The Towering Inferno.

1975: Bite the Bullet and Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan are Released

In 1975, Dabney Coleman appeared in the films Bite the Bullet, as a wealthy Westerner, and Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan, as an FBI agent.

1980: 9 to 5 is Released

In 1980, Dabney Coleman starred as Franklin Hart Jr. in the film 9 to 5.

1981: On Golden Pond is Released

In 1981, Dabney Coleman appeared in the film On Golden Pond.

1981: Dabney Coleman Stars in On Golden Pond

In 1981, Dabney Coleman played the fiancé of Chelsea Thayer Wayne, played by Jane Fonda, in the film On Golden Pond.

1982: Tootsie is Released

In 1982, Dabney Coleman played a soap opera director in the film Tootsie.

1982: Dabney Coleman Stars in Tootsie

In 1982, Dabney Coleman portrayed a sexist soap opera director in the film Tootsie.

1983: Dabney Coleman Stars in WarGames

In 1983, Dabney Coleman portrayed a military computer scientist in the film WarGames.

1983: WarGames is Released

In 1983, Dabney Coleman portrayed a military computer scientist in the film WarGames.

1983: Buffalo Bill Premieres

In 1983, Dabney Coleman starred as the title character in the television series Buffalo Bill.

1984: Dabney Coleman and Jean Hale Divorce

In 1984, Dabney Coleman and Jean Hale divorced.

1984: Cloak & Dagger and The Muppets Take Manhattan are Released

In 1984, Dabney Coleman appeared in two films: Cloak & Dagger and The Muppets Take Manhattan.

1984: Dabney Coleman Stars in Cloak & Dagger

In 1984, Dabney Coleman portrayed a busy father and his son's imaginary hero in the film Cloak & Dagger.

1984: Dabney Coleman Stars in The Muppets Take Manhattan

In 1984, Dabney Coleman portrayed a con artist Broadway producer in The Muppets Take Manhattan.

1984: Buffalo Bill Ends

In 1984, the television series Buffalo Bill ended.

1987: The Slap Maxwell Story Premieres

In 1987, Dabney Coleman starred as the title character in the television series The Slap Maxwell Story.

1987: Dabney Coleman Wins an Emmy for Sworn to Silence

In 1987, Dabney Coleman won an Emmy Award for his role in the television film, Sworn to Silence.

1988: Hot to Trot is Released

In 1988, Dabney Coleman played Bobcat Goldthwait's boss in the comedy film Hot to Trot.

1988: The Slap Maxwell Story Ends

In 1988, the television series The Slap Maxwell Story ended.

1990: Short Time is Released

In 1990, Dabney Coleman played an aging cop who believes he is terminally ill in the comedy film Short Time.

1993: The Beverly Hillbillies is Released

In 1993, Dabney Coleman appeared in the film The Beverly Hillbillies alongside his former 9 to 5 co-stars Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton.

1994: Clifford is Released

In 1994, Dabney Coleman co-starred with Martin Short, playing Charles Grodin's sleazy boss, Gerald Ellis, in the film Clifford.

1997: Dabney Coleman Begins Voicing Principal Prickly on Recess

In 1997, Dabney Coleman began voicing Principal Peter Prickly in the animated series Recess.

1997: Recess Premieres

In 1997, Dabney Coleman began voicing Principal Peter Prickly on the animated series Recess.

1998: You've Got Mail is Released

In 1998, Dabney Coleman appeared in the film You've Got Mail.

1998: Dabney Coleman Works to Protect Forests

In 1998, Dabney Coleman worked with fellow actor Bronson Pinchot at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina to help protect local forests and raise awareness on forest conservation.