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.
1993: The Beverly Hillbillies is Released
In 1993, Dabney Coleman played the befuddled banker Milburn Drysdale in the film The Beverly Hillbillies, reuniting with his 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: You've Got Mail is Released
In 1998, Dabney Coleman played a philandering father 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.
1999: Inspector Gadget is Released
In 1999, Dabney Coleman appeared in the film Inspector Gadget, reuniting with his WarGames co-star Matthew Broderick.
2001: The Guardian Premieres
In 2001, Dabney Coleman starred as Burton Fallin in the television series The Guardian, receiving acclaim for his performance.
2001: The Guardian Premieres
In 2001, Dabney Coleman starred as Burton Fallin in the television series The Guardian.
2001: Dabney Coleman Finishes Voicing Principal Prickly on Recess
In 2001, Dabney Coleman finished voicing Principal Peter Prickly in the animated series Recess.
2001: Recess: School's Out is Released
In 2001, Dabney Coleman appeared in the film Recess: School's Out.
2002: Moonlight Mile is Released
In 2002, Dabney Coleman appeared in the film Moonlight Mile.
2004: The Guardian Ends
In 2004, the television series The Guardian ended.
2004: The Guardian Ends
In 2004, the television series The Guardian ended.
2005: Domino is Released
In 2005, Dabney Coleman appeared as a casino owner in the film Domino.
2010: Boardwalk Empire Premieres
In 2010, Dabney Coleman began appearing as a series regular on the television series Boardwalk Empire.
2010: Boardwalk Empire Premieres
In 2010, Dabney Coleman began portraying Louis "The Commodore" Kaestner in the television series Boardwalk Empire.
2011: Boardwalk Empire Role Ends
In 2011, Dabney Coleman's role on the television series Boardwalk Empire ended.
2011: Boardwalk Empire Role Ends
In 2011, Dabney Coleman's run as Louis "The Commodore" Kaestner on the television series Boardwalk Empire ended.
November 6, 2014: Dabney Coleman Receives a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On November 6, 2014, Dabney Coleman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2016: Rules Don't Apply is Released
In 2016, Dabney Coleman had a small part in the film Rules Don't Apply.
2016: Rules Don't Apply is Released
In 2016, Dabney Coleman had a small role in the film Rules Don't Apply.
2019: Dabney Coleman Guest Stars on Yellowstone
In 2019, Dabney Coleman guest starred on the television series Yellowstone as Kevin Costner's dying father.
May 16, 2024: Dabney Coleman Passes Away
On May 16, 2024, Dabney Coleman passed away.