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James Coco

  • Birthplace: New York, New York
  • Birthday: March 21, 1929

Rotund, comic supporting actor who after establishing himself as an Off-Broadway and Broadway star began to be cast in TV and film, yet never found "the perfect role" to catapult him into true star status. Coco often came off as fey and gluttonous in his TV and film portrayals, yet he was one of famed acting teacher Uta Hagen's star pupils and worshipped her in kind. He made an impact almost immediately after establishing himself -- after years of menial jobs -- on stage in "The Moon in the Yellow River" and did play af…more

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Career Milestones

  • 1983

    Guest-starred on "St. Elsewhere"

  • 1981

    Jimmy Perino in "Only When I Laugh"

  • 1976

    Series star, "The Dumplings"

  • 1974

    Series star, "Calucci's Department"

  • 1972

    Sancho Panza in film version, "Man of La Mancha"

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Awards

  • 1985

    CableACE Award: Actor (Drama Series)

  • 1983

    Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

  • 1976

    OBIE Award: Performance

  • 1969

    Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Performance

  • 1967

    OBIE Award: Distinguished Performance

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