1920 - 1985
Dolph Sweet American Actor
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Dolph Sweet dating history
Relationships
Dolph Sweet was previously married to Iris Braun.
About
American Actor Dolph Sweet was born Adolphus Jean Sweet on 18th July, 1920 in New York, New York, USA and passed away on 8th May 1985 Tarzana, California, USA aged 64. He is most remembered for Gimme a Break. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Dolph Sweet was in an on-screen matchup with Victoria Carroll in Gimme a Break! (1981).
Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
11 years
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11 years
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Details
| First Name |
Dolph
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| Last Name |
Sweet
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| Full Name at Birth |
Adolphus Jean Sweet
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| Birthday |
18th July, 1920
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| Birthplace |
New York, New York, USA
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| Died |
8th May, 1985
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| Place of Death |
Tarzana, California, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Cancer
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| Buried |
Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea
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| Build |
Large
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| Hair Color |
Grey
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Actor
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
Gimme a Break
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| Year(s) Active |
1961–1985, Actor: 1961–1985
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Adolphus Jean Sweet (July 18, 1920 – May 8, 1985) was an American World War II US Army Air Force navigator, then a prisoner of war, then an educator who became an actor, credited with nearly 60 television and film roles and more than 50 roles in stage productions, including performances on Broadway. He often played policemen throughout his career, and may be best known for his portrayal of police chief and father Carl Kanisky, on the sitcom Gimme a Break!, from 1981 until his death in May 1985.
