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| Born | Adolphus Jean Sweet July 18, 1920 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 1985 (aged 64) Tarzana, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Professor, Actor |
| Years active | Actor: 1961–1985 |
| Spouses | Reba Gillespie (div. 1973)Iris Braun (m. 1974) |
| Children | 1 |
Adolphus Jean Sweet (July 18, 1920 – May 8, 1985) was an American 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.