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- James Dickey is an award winning film and commercial actor. Originally from southern California and raised in the Midwest, he has worked as a professional model and actor for nearly two decades and continues to earn praise for his performances in challenging roles that address strong social issues. His preparation and attention to detail have allowed him to gain coast to coast representation with multiple renowned agencies.
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Born Feb. 2nd, 1923 in Atlanta, Georgia, Dickey served in the U.S. Air Force during W.W. II and went on to earn a BA & MA from Vanderbilt University and become a celebrated American author & poet, winning numerous awards for his literary works.
To film goers, he is best known as the as the author of the best selling book turned gripping, psychological film Deliverance (1972) starring Burt Reynolds and Jon Voight. Dickey has a small, but pivotal role near the film's conclusion as a steely Southern sheriff who doesn't wholly believe the businessmen's story about the ill-fated canoe.
Dickey passed away on January 19th, 1997.- Additional Crew
James Dickey is known for The Sex Doll She-Bitch (2009) and Candles & Carols (2003).