Angie Dickinson

Biography

Angie Dickinson (born September 30, 1931) is an American actress known for her work in film and television. With a career spanning more than six decades, she became one of Hollywood's most recognizable stars through films such as Rio Bravo (1959), The Killers (1964), Point Blank (1967), and the television series Police Woman (1974–1978).

Early Life

Angeline Brown was born on September 30, 1931, in Kulm, North Dakota. She grew up in California and initially worked as a secretary before entering the entertainment industry. She gained early attention through beauty contests and television appearances.

Film Career

Dickinson began her acting career in the early 1950s, appearing in small film and television roles. She soon became known for her elegance, confidence, and ability to portray strong female characters.

Her notable films include:

• Gun the Man Down (1956)
• Rio Bravo (1959)
• Ocean's 11 (1960)
• The Sins of Rachel Cade (1961)
• The Killers (1964)
• The Chase (1966)
• Point Blank (1967)
• The Outside Man (1972)
• Dressed to Kill (1980)

Rio Bravo

One of Dickinson's most famous roles was Feathers in Howard Hawks' classic Western Rio Bravo (1959), where she starred alongside John Wayne and Dean Martin. Her performance helped establish her as a major Hollywood actress.

The Chase (1966)

Dickinson appeared in Arthur Penn's drama The Chase (1966), starring Marlon Brando, Jane Fonda, and Robert Redford. She played Ruby Calder, a woman caught in the emotional and social conflicts surrounding a troubled Texas town.

Television Career

Dickinson achieved major success on television, especially with the crime drama Police Woman (1974–1978), where she played Sergeant Pepper Anderson. The series made her one of the first female stars to lead a successful police drama and earned her a Golden Globe Award.

Other television appearances include:

• The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater
• Perry Mason
• The Fugitive
• The Love Boat
• Wild Palms
• Evening Shade

Awards and Honors

Dickinson received several honors during her career, including:

• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Drama for Police Woman
• Multiple Golden Globe and Emmy nominations
• A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Personal Life

Angie Dickinson was married three times, including to composer Burt Bacharach from 1965 to 1981. They had one daughter, Nikki Bacharach, who died in 2007.