Overview

• Dabney Coleman passed away peacefully at his Santa Monica home, as confirmed by his daughter.
• He was celebrated for defining the archetype of the smarmy villain in film and television.
• Coleman's career breakthrough came with his role in the satirical soap opera 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.'
• He won numerous awards including a Golden Globe and an Emmy for his television work.
• Coleman is survived by his four children and several grandchildren.