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John Chaney(1932-2021)

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John Chaney
John Chaney was born on 21 January 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. He was an actor, known for He Got Game (1998), The Wise Old Owl and ESPN College Basketball (1979). He was married to Jeanne Dixon. He died on 29 January 2021 in the USA.
BornJanuary 21, 1932
DiedJanuary 29, 2021(89)
BornJanuary 21, 1932
DiedJanuary 29, 2021(89)
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Known for

Denzel Washington in He Got Game (1998)
He Got Game
6.9
  • John Chaney
  • 1998
The Wise Old Owl
The Wise Old Owl
  • Self
    ESPN College Basketball (1979)
    ESPN College Basketball
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Self - Temple Owls Head Coach
    The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame... (2005)
    The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame...
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Self

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Denzel Washington in He Got Game (1998)
      He Got Game
      6.9
      • John Chaney
      • 1998

    Personal details

    • Height
      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Born
      • January 21, 1932
      • Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    • Died
      • January 29, 2021
      • USA(short illness)
    • Spouse
      • Jeanne Dixon1953 - January 29, 2021 (his death, 1 child)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Article

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    • Trivia
      College basketball coach.

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