James Dickey

Biography

James Lafayette Dickey 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

Deliverance

The Big Story

The Dangerous World of 'Deliverance'

Kudzu

Lord, Let Me Die but Not Die Out

Tales of the Unknown South

All Movies (5)

• Tales of the Unknown South1984 · as Host
• Kudzu1977 · as Self/Poet
• Deliverance1972 · as Sheriff Bullard
• The Dangerous World of 'Deliverance'1972 · as Self
• Lord, Let Me Die but Not Die Out1970 · as Self/Poet

All TV Shows (1)

• The Big Story1949 · as Prosecutor