George Dickerson was an American actor best known for his roles in Blue Velvet, Death Warrant, and After Dark, My Sweet. He was born on July 25, 1933, in Topeka, Kansas, and passed away on January 10, 2015, in Queens, New York City.
Personal and Family Life
George Dickerson was married twice; first to Victoria Chess from 1965 until their divorce in 1978, and then to Suzanne Hartman from 1978 until his death. He had four children, including his son, Dome Karukoski. Before becoming an actor, he was involved in various fields including writing and diplomacy, working as a magazine writer, poet, playwright, and even serving as a United Nations diplomat in Lebanon.
Death and Legacy
George Dickerson died on January 10, 2015, in Queens, New York City. His contributions to film and television left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his diverse roles across various genres. Through his performances in both films and television, he became a recognizable face in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Velvet | 1986-09-19 | Detective Williams |
| Space Raiders | 1983-07-01 | Tracton |
| After Dark, My Sweet | 1990-08-24 | Doc Goldman |
| Death Wish 4: The Crackdown | 1987-06-11 | Detective Reiner |
| Death Warrant | 1990-09-14 | Tom Vogler |
| Death Dreams | 1991-06-25 | Dr. Drake |
| Psycho II | 1983-06-03 | County Sheriff |
| Terrifying Tales | 1989-04-18 | Dr. Malcolm Rutledge (segment “Creatures of Habit”) |
| The Star Chamber | 1983-08-05 | George Tillis |
| Cutter’s Way | 1981-03-19 | Mortician |
| The Broken Giant | 1998-01-01 | Thomas Smith |
| The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins | 1984-02-10 | Underwood |
| Ties to Rachel | 1997-03-25 | Bucyrus |
| National Lampoon’s Movie Madness | 1982-04-23 | More Lecherous Dairy President (“Success Wanters”) |
| No Mercy | 1986-12-19 | Reblue |
| Desperate | 1987-09-19 | LeClerc |
| Murder in Texas | 1981-05-03 | Woody |
| As Good as Dead | 1995-05-10 | Mr. Edgar Warfield |
| Little House on the Prairie | 1974-09-11 | |
| Miami Vice | 1984-09-16 | |
| Charlie’s Angels | 1976-09-22 | Lloyd |
| Hill Street Blues | 1981-01-15 | |
| Sledge Hammer! | 1986-09-23 | |
| The Incredible Hulk | 1977-11-04 | |
| L.A. Law | 1986-09-15 | Jim Haas |
| Three’s Company | 1977-03-15 | The Boss |
| Hunter | 1984-09-18 | Duane Hatch |
| Supercarrier | 1988-03-06 | |
| Son of the Morning Star | 1991-02-03 | Gen. Sherman |
| The Flash | 1990-09-20 | Quinn |