Writing
James Dickey
EN cinema · 6 credits
Born
2 February 1923
Died
19 January 1997 (aged 73)
Birthplace
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Also known as James Lafayette Dickey
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.
Known for
Filmography
Kudzu
EN · 19777.0
as Self/Poet
The Call of the Wild
EN · 19766.5
Teleplay
Deliverance
EN · 19727.3
as Sheriff Bullard, Novel, Screenplay
Lord, Let Me Die but Not Die Out
EN · 1970Not rated
as Self/Poet, Poem