James Coco

Birth Name:

James Emil Coco

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Won an ACE for Actor in a Dramatic Series for "The Ray Bradbury Theater" at the 1985 CableACE Awards
Started acting just after graduating from high school
Achieved some of his greatest success while collaborating with playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon
His weight and premature baldness forced him to act in character roles through much of his career
Was an accomplished cook, and after publishing multiple best-selling cookbooks, he began appearing on talk shows in a chef's hat and apron
Was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Academy Awards and Worst Supporting Actor at the Razzie Awards for the same performance in 1981's "Only When I Laugh․"

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