Dabney Coleman, actor who starred in Boardwalk Empire and 9 to 5, dies
Actors Lily Tomlin, Morgan Fairchild, and Ben Stiller have paid their respects to the talented actor Dabney Coleman, who was a one-of-a-kind individual. He sadly passed away at the age of 92.
Coleman built his profession by portraying humorous antagonists, harsh supervisors and villains in movies like 9 to 5 and Tootsie. Additionally, he acted as Commodore Louis Kaestner in Boardwalk Empire.
Lily Tomlin, who acted together with him in the movie 9 To 5 along with Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton, expressed that they had an immense fondness for him.
On X, the actress uploaded a picture of her role as Violet Newstead in a Snow White outfit with Coleman standing next to her in character as the arrogant boss Franklin Hart Jr. He seemed to be quite anxious in the photo.
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One of the renowned actresses, Morgan Fairchild, who has acted in popular shows like Falcon Crest and Friends, praised Coleman by calling him a "fantastic personality".
"I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of the remarkable #DabneyColeman," she stated on X while sharing an old picture of them in a monochromatic tone.
During the 1980s, we had a brief romance and I was deeply fond of him. Unfortunately, the community has suffered a great loss with his passing.
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Coleman passed away calmly and beautifully in his residence in Santa Monica last Thursday, as per a statement issued by his daughter on Friday on behalf of the family.
She spoke of how her father spent his time on this planet, always inquisitive, kindhearted, and filled with an unwavering zeal for life. His infectious spirit and quick wit brought laughter to many.
During his existence, he gracefully navigated through the last chapter of his journey with poise, superiority, and proficiency.
Coleman was highly appreciated by Ben Stiller, who has featured in movies like Zoolander and Meet The Parents, for setting the path for actors who specialize in portraying unique characters.
Dabney Coleman is a remarkable character actor who uniquely crafted an archetype. He defined this archetype in a distinct and exceptional manner.
It's difficult to picture motion pictures and TV shows from the past four decades without him because he excelled at his craft.
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During the 1960s, Coleman played lead roles in various movies and television shows. However, he achieved fame for his portrayal of a dishonest civic leader on the satirical program Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman in 1976.
He has acted in several movies such as playing the role of a computer scientist in WarGames, portraying Tom Hanks' father in You've Got Mail, and appearing as a chief firefighter in The Towering Inferno.
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He received the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his performance in The Slap Maxwell Story and was awarded an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in Peter Levin's 1987 legal drama Sworn To Silence.
Coleman was the recipient of a couple of Screen Actors Guild Awards for his participation in the crime drama Boardwalk Empire. Furthermore, he was nominated for Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for his lead character portrayal in the NBC sitcom Buffalo Bill.
