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James Dickey

Born
Feb 2, 1923 · Aged 73
Died
Jan 19, 1997
Place of birth
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
5
TV credits
1
Also known as (1)
  • James Lafayette Dickey

Biography

James Lafayette Dickey (February 2, 1923 – January 19, 1997) was an American poet and novelist. His first book, Into the Stone and Other Poems, was published in 1960. Drowning with Others was published in 1962. Dickey's popularity exploded after the film version of his novel Deliverance (1970) was released in 1972. He had a cameo in the film as a sheriff.