James Coco
Actor

James Coco Net Worth

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James Coco was a character actor born in New York City of humble means. He began acting at a young age and went on to win three Obie awards for his performances in plays such as "Fragments" and "The Transfiguration of Benno Blimppie". He was well known for his comedic roles in plays and commercials, and for his collaborations with playwright Terrence McNally. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers" and an Oscar nomination for his role in "Only When I Laugh". He also appeared in films such as "A New Leaf" and "Murder by Death" and on TV shows such as "Maude" and "The Guiding Light". In his later years, he wrote cookbooks and appeared on talk shows to promote them. He died unexpectedly of a heart attack in 1987 at the age of 56.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day March 21, 1930
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 90 YEARS OLD
Died On February 25, 1987(1987-02-25) (aged 56)\nNew York City, New York, U.S.
Birth Sign Aries
Cause of death Heart attack
Resting place Saint Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum, Colonia, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation Actor, singer
Years active 1940s–1987

💰 Net worth

James Coco, the celebrated American actor and talented soundtrack contributor, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in the year 2024. With a stellar acting career spanning several decades, Coco has left an indelible mark in the entertainment industry. Known for his exceptional performances across various mediums, he has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. His contributions to soundtracks have further showcased his multifaceted talent, making him a revered figure in the United States. With his immense skills and undeniable charm, James Coco's net worth is expected to continue growing in the coming years.

Biography/Timeline

1957

Born in New York City, Coco was the son of Felice Coco, a shoemaker, and Ida Detestes Coco. James began acting straight out of high school. As an overweight and prematurely balding adult, he found himself relegated to character roles. He made his Broadway debut in Hotel Paradiso in 1957, but his first major recognition was for Off-Broadway's The Moon in Yellow River, for which he won an Obie Award.

1964

Coco's additional film credits include Ensign Pulver (1964), End of the Road (1970), The Strawberry Statement (1970), Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon (1970), A New Leaf (1971), Such Good Friends (1971), Man of La Mancha (1972), Scavenger Hunt (1979), Wholly Moses! (1980) and The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) as well as a starring role in The Wild Party (1975). Several of his films were released posthumously: Hunk (1987) and That's Adequate (1989).

1968

Coco's first modern collaboration with Playwright Terrence McNally was a 1968 off Broadway double-bill of the one-act plays Sweet Eros and Witness, followed by Here's Where I Belong, a disastrous Broadway musical adaptation of East of Eden that closed on opening night. They had far greater success with their next project, Next, a two-character play with Elaine Shore, which ran for more than 700 performances and won Coco the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance. Sixteen years later, the two would reunite for the Manhattan Theatre Club production of It's Only a Play.

1969

Coco also achieved success with Neil Simon, who wrote The Last of the Red Hot Lovers (1969) specifically for him. It earned him a Tony Award nomination as Best Actor in a Play. The two later joined forces for a Broadway revival of the musical Little Me and the films Murder by Death (1976), The Cheap Detective (1978) and Only When I Laugh (1981), for which he was both Oscar-nominated and Razzie-nominated.

1970

On television, Coco starred on two unsuccessful 1970s series, Calucci's Department and The Dumplings, and made guest appearances on many series, including ABC Stage 67, The Edge of Night, Marcus Welby, M.D., Trapper John, M.D., Medical Center, Maude, Fantasy Island, Alice, The Eddie Capra Mysteries, Murder, She Wrote, The Muppet Show, The Love Boat and St. Elsewhere, for which he won an Emmy Award. One of his last television assignments was a recurring role as Nick Milano on the sitcom Who's the Boss?.

1971

In 1971, he was on The Tonight Show which was guest-hosted by Woody Allen. On the show, he discussed his acting career.

1987

Coco died of a heart attack in New York City on February 25, 1987, at age 56. He is buried in St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Cemetery in Colonia, New Jersey.

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