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Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92

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ey Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in “9 to 5” and the nasty TV director in “Tootsie,” has died. He was 92.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Actor Dabney Coleman, known for playing obnoxious comedic roles over 5-decade career, dies at 92 (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Actor Dabney Coleman, who made a long career out of playing obnoxious characters like the sexist boss in "9 to 5," has died at age 92.

  2. CNN

    Dabney Coleman, actor of ‘9 to 5’ and ‘On Golden Pond’ fame, dead at 92 (opens CNN)

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    Dabney Coleman, a veteran film and television actor known for roles in “9 to 5,” “Boardwalk Empire” and “Tootsie,” has died. He was 92.

  3. Deadline

    Dabney Coleman Dies: ‘Tootsie,’ ‘9 to 5’ And ‘Mary Hartman’ Actor Was 92 (opens Deadline)

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    Dabney Coleman's six-decade career included a run hit movies in the '80s and whose TV work spanned from 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' to 'Yellowstone.'

  4. Variety

    Dabney Coleman, ‘9 to 5’ Star and ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor, Dies at 92 (opens Variety)

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    Dabney Coleman, who starred as the misogynistic boss in '9 to 5' and appeared on 'Boardwalk Empire' and 'The Guardian,' has died.

  5. WTOP Washington DC

    Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92 (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    ey Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in “9 to 5” and the nasty TV director in “Tootsie,” has died. He was 92.

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    Dabney Coleman, Who Built a Career Out of Playing Jerks, Dies at 92 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Dabney Coleman, the comic actor from '9 to 5,' 'Tootsie' and 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,' has died. He was 92.

  7. New York Post

    Dabney Coleman, comic actor best known for villainous ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Tootsie’ roles, dead at 92 (opens New York Post)

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    Longtime Hollywood actor Dabney Coleman, best known for his villainous roles in the 1980s hit comedies "9 to 5" and "Tootsie," died Thursday. He was 92.

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Dabney Coleman, the bad boss of '9 to 5' and 'Yellowstone' guest star, dies at 92 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Dabney Coleman, the Emmy-winning actor who starred in '9 to 5' and worked for decades as a character actor on TV, has died.

  9. Entertainment Weekly

    Dabney Coleman, villainous'9 to 5' boss, dies at 92 (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Dabney Coleman, the character actor known for a nearly 70-year career that included roles in '9 to 5,' 'WarGames,' and 'Boardwalk Empire,' has died at 92.

  10. Delaware Public Media

    Dabney Coleman, who starred in '9 to 5' and 'Tootsie', dies at 92 (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Dabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in "9 to 5" and the nasty TV director in "Tootsie," has died.

  11. Local Memphis

    Dabney Coleman, character actor who often played the villain, has died (opens Local Memphis)

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    The mustachioed character actor specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in "9 to 5" and the nasty TV director in "Tootsie."

  12. Time

    Hollywood Pays Tribute After Actor Dabney Coleman Dies (opens Time)

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    Dabney Coleman, the character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in '9 to 5,' has died. He was 92.

  13. NBC News

    Dabney Coleman, '9 to 5' actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92 (opens NBC News)

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    Dabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in “9 to 5” and the nasty TV director in “Tootsie,” has died.

  14. Sioux City Journal

    Dabney Coleman, actor of ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Tootsie’ and ‘On Golden Pond’ fame, dies at 92 (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Veteran actor Dabney Coleman left an indelible mark on TV and movies, with a comic deadpan delivery that won him generations of fans.

  15. Rolling Stone

    Dabney Coleman, '9 to 5' Actor, Dead at 92 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Dabney Coleman, the Emmy-winning actor who starred in '9 to 5,' died at his home in Santa Monica on Thursday.

  16. The Daily Caller

    Famous ‘9 To 5’ And ‘Tootsie’ Actor Dabney Coleman Dead At 92 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Dabney Coleman died peacefully Thursday at his Santa Monica home at age 92, his daughter Quincy Coleman confirmed, The Associated Press (AP) reported.

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