History of Angie Dickinson in Timeline
"Angie Dickinson is a retired American actress known for her roles in film and television. She rose to prominence in the 1950s through appearances in anthology series, later achieving a breakthrough with her role in the 1956 film 'Gun the Man Down'. Her performance in the 1959 Western 'Rio Bravo' alongside John Wayne and Dean Martin earned her a Golden Globe Award. Dickinson's career spanned decades, establishing her as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry."
September 30, 1931: Birth of Angie Dickinson
Angie Dickinson was born as Angeline Brown on September 30, 1931.
1941: Pearl Harbor Bombing
The attack on Pearl Harbor, a pivotal event in World War II, took place on December 7, 1941.
1942: Move to Burbank
At the age of 10, Angie Dickinson's family moved to Burbank, California in 1942.
1946: Release of the Original "The Killers"
The original version of "The Killers", upon which the 1964 remake starring Angie Dickinson was based, was released in 1946.
1947: Graduation from High School
Angie Dickinson graduated from Bellarmine-Jefferson High School in 1947 at the age of 15.
1950: Working as a Secretary
While a student, Angie Dickinson worked as a secretary at Lockheed Air Terminal in Burbank starting in 1950.
1952: Marriage and Name Change
Angie Dickinson married football player Gene Dickinson and adopted her stage name in 1952.
1952: Marriage to Gene Dickinson
In 1952, Angie Dickinson married Gene Dickinson, a college football player who later transitioned into the electronics business.
1954: Graduation from Glendale Community College
Angie Dickinson became a business graduate from Glendale Community College in 1954.
1954: Television Debut
Angie Dickinson made her television acting debut on New Year's Eve in 1954 in an episode of "Death Valley Days".
1954: Film Debut in "Lucky Me"
Angie Dickinson's motion-picture career began with an uncredited role in "Lucky Me" starring Doris Day in 1954.
1955: Roles in "The Return of Jack Slade" and "Man with the Gun"
Angie Dickinson had roles in the films "The Return of Jack Slade" and "Man with the Gun" in 1955.
1956: Appearance in "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp"
Angie Dickinson appeared in an episode of the TV series "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" in 1956.
1956: Roles in "Hidden Guns" and "Gun the Man Down"
Angie Dickinson appeared in the films "Hidden Guns" and "Gun the Man Down" in 1956, with the latter being her first starring role.
1956: Breakthrough Role in "Gun the Man Down"
Angie Dickinson's breakthrough role was in the film "Gun the Man Down" in 1956, alongside James Arness.
1956: Separation from Gene Dickinson
In 1956, Angie Dickinson and Gene Dickinson separated, although they were legally married until 1960.
1957: Avoiding Typecasting
Angie Dickinson actively chose roles that allowed her to showcase her acting range beyond the stereotypical blonde bombshell image prevalent in the 1950s.
1957: Appearance in "China Gate"
Angie Dickinson appeared in the film "China Gate" in 1957.
1957: Roles in "China Gate" and "Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend"
Angie Dickinson appeared in two films in 1957: Sam Fuller's "China Gate" and the Western "Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend".
1958: Role in "Cry Terror!"
Angie Dickinson had a supporting role in the crime drama "Cry Terror!" in 1958.
1958: Guest Appearance in "State Trooper"
Angie Dickinson played an unfaithful wife in the "Wild Blue Yonder" episode of the syndicated television series "State Trooper" in 1958.
1958: Roles in "Colt .45" and "Perry Mason"
In 1958, Angie Dickinson appeared in an episode of the Western series "Colt .45" and played the role of Mrs. Fargo in an episode of "Perry Mason".
1959: Breakthrough Role in "Rio Bravo"
Angie Dickinson's breakthrough role came in 1959 with Howard Hawks' "Rio Bravo", playing a flirtatious gambler who catches the eye of John Wayne's character.
1959: Golden Globe Award and Success in "Rio Bravo"
In 1959, Angie Dickinson starred in the Western film "Rio Bravo" with John Wayne and Dean Martin, which earned her the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year.
1960: Appearance in "Ocean's 11"
Angie Dickinson appeared in the film "Ocean's 11" in 1960.
1960: Roles in "The Bramble Bush" and "Ocean's 11"
Angie Dickinson starred in "The Bramble Bush" with Richard Burton and had a supporting role in "Ocean's 11" alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin in 1960.
1960: Divorce from Gene Dickinson
In 1960, Angie Dickinson and Gene Dickinson officially divorced.
1960: Original Ocean's 11 Appearance
In 1960, Angie Dickinson appeared in the original 'Ocean's 11' alongside her friends Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
1960: Support for Kennedy's Presidential Campaign
In 1960, Angie Dickinson campaigned for John F. Kennedy's presidential bid.
1961: Roles in "A Fever in the Blood" and "The Sins of Rachel Cade"
Angie Dickinson appeared in two films in 1961: "A Fever in the Blood", a political thriller, and "The Sins of Rachel Cade", where she played a missionary nurse in the Belgian Congo.
1961: Roles in "The Sins of Rachel Cade" and "A Fever in the Blood"
Angie Dickinson starred in two films in 1961: "The Sins of Rachel Cade", a melodrama set in the Belgian Congo, and the political potboiler "A Fever in the Blood".
October 18, 1962: Guest Appearance in "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour"
Angie Dickinson appeared in the episode "Captive Audience" of "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" with James Mason on October 18, 1962.
1962: Roles in "Rome Adventure" and "Jessica"
Angie Dickinson had roles in the films "Rome Adventure" and "Jessica" in 1962.
1962: Roles in "Jessica" and "Rome Adventure"
Angie Dickinson starred in two films in 1962: "Jessica", where she played the title role of a young midwife, and "Rome Adventure", a film set in Italy.
1963: Role in "Captain Newman, M.D."
Angie Dickinson played a military nurse in the dark comedy "Captain Newman, M.D." in 1963.
1964: Recurring Role in "Dr. Kildare" and Guest Appearance in "The Fugitive"
Angie Dickinson had a recurring role as Carol Tredman in NBC's "Dr. Kildare" and a guest role in an episode of "The Fugitive" in 1964.
1964: Role in "The Killers"
Angie Dickinson played a femme fatale opposite Ronald Reagan in the 1964 film "The Killers".
1964: Support for Lyndon B. Johnson
In 1964, Angie Dickinson supported Lyndon B. Johnson during his presidential campaign.
January 31, 1965: Guest Appearance in "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour"
Angie Dickinson appeared in the episode "Thanatos Palace Hotel" of "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" alongside Steven Hill on January 31, 1965.
1965: Role in "The Art of Love"
Angie Dickinson appeared in the comedy "The Art of Love" alongside James Garner and Dick Van Dyke in 1965.
1965: Marriage to Burt Bacharach
In 1965, Angie Dickinson married composer Burt Bacharach, with whom she later had a daughter.
July 12, 1966: Birth of Daughter Nikki
On July 12, 1966, Angie Dickinson and Burt Bacharach welcomed their daughter Nikki, who was later diagnosed with autism.
1966: Esquire Cover
Angie Dickinson appeared on the cover of Esquire in 1966 wearing only a sweater and pantyhose. The photo became iconic and was later recreated by Britney Spears for the magazine's 70th anniversary in 2003.
1966: Roles in "The Chase" and "Cast a Giant Shadow"
Angie Dickinson had roles in two films in 1966: "The Chase", a star-studded production, and "Cast a Giant Shadow", a war story.
1967: Role in "Point Blank"
Angie Dickinson starred in John Boorman's crime drama "Point Blank" in 1967.
1971: Role in "Pretty Maids All in a Row"
Angie Dickinson appeared in the film "Pretty Maids All in a Row" in 1971.
1971: See the Man Run and The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler
In 1971, Angie Dickinson took on two roles: the ambitious wife in the TV movie "See the Man Run" alongside Robert Culp, and a starring role with Leslie Nielsen in "The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler."
1972: Role in "The Outside Man"
Angie Dickinson appeared in the film "The Outside Man" in 1972.
1973: The Norliss Tapes
Angie Dickinson co-starred with Roy Thinnes in the 1973 supernatural thriller TV movie "The Norliss Tapes," directed by Dan Curtis. The film later gained a cult following.
March 1974: Police Story Guest Appearance and Police Woman Debut
In March 1974, Angie Dickinson made a well-received guest appearance on the anthology series "Police Story." The success led to her starring role in "Police Woman," a groundbreaking series featuring a female lead. Dickinson initially hesitated but accepted, leading to the show's four-season run and earning her a Golden Globe Award and three Emmy nominations.
1974: Role in "Big Bad Mama"
Angie Dickinson appeared in the film "Big Bad Mama" in 1974.
1974: Starring Role in "Police Woman"
Angie Dickinson began her starring role as Sergeant "Pepper" Anderson in the NBC crime series "Police Woman" in 1974.
August 2, 1977: Dean Martin Celebrity Roast
On August 2, 1977, Angie Dickinson was the guest of honor on the "Dean Martin Celebrity Roast." The lineup of roasters included notable figures like James Stewart, Orson Welles, and her "Police Woman" co-star Earl Holliman.
1978: Pearl Miniseries
Angie Dickinson appeared in the miniseries "Pearl" in 1978, a production centered around the 1941 Pearl Harbor bombing.
1978: End of "Police Woman" and Accolades
Angie Dickinson's run as Sergeant "Pepper" Anderson in "Police Woman" ended in 1978. For her performance, she received a Golden Globe Award and three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
1978: Ringo and Police Woman Parody
In 1978, Angie Dickinson reprised her role as Pepper Anderson from "Police Woman" in the television special "Ringo" alongside Ringo Starr and John Ritter. This marked the same year the show ended.
July 25, 1980: The New York Times Review of Dressed to Kill
Vincent Canby praised Angie Dickinson's performance in Brian De Palma's "Dressed to Kill" in his July 25, 1980 review for The New York Times, highlighting her work in the film.
1980: The Angie Dickinson Show and Cassie & Co.
Angie Dickinson filmed two episodes of "The Angie Dickinson Show" in 1980 but felt she wasn't suited for comedy, leading to the show's cancellation. She attempted a comeback with the detective series "Cassie & Co.," but it was unsuccessful.
1980: Saturn Award for "Dressed to Kill"
Angie Dickinson starred in Brian De Palma's thriller "Dressed to Kill" in 1980, for which she won a Saturn Award for Best Actress.
1981: Saturn Award for Dressed to Kill
Angie Dickinson received a Saturn Award for Best Actress in 1981 for her role as the sexually frustrated housewife Kate Miller in Brian De Palma's thriller "Dressed to Kill."
1981: Turning Down Dynasty and Death Hunt Reunion
Angie Dickinson was the first choice for the role of Krystle Carrington in "Dynasty" but declined to prioritize spending time with her daughter. The role went to Linda Evans. The same year, she reunited with Lee Marvin in the film "Death Hunt."
1982: Perry Como's Christmas Special
Angie Dickinson appeared on Perry Como's Christmas special for ABC in 1982, where she showcased her singing abilities.
1982: One Shoe Makes It Murder
Angie Dickinson starred in the television movie "One Shoe Makes It Murder" in 1982.
1984: Jealousy and A Touch of Scandal
Angie Dickinson appeared in two television movies in 1984: "Jealousy" and "A Touch of Scandal."
1985: Hollywood Wives
Angie Dickinson played a key role in the popular miniseries "Hollywood Wives" in 1985, based on the novel by Jackie Collins.
1986: Perry Como's Christmas Special
Angie Dickinson again demonstrated her singing talent on Perry Como's Christmas special for ABC in 1986.
1987: Saturday Night Live Parody
Angie Dickinson parodied her iconic "Police Woman" character on the 1987 Christmas episode of NBC's "Saturday Night Live."
1987: Big Bad Mama II and Kojak: Fatal Flaw
Angie Dickinson reprised her role as Wilma McClatchie in "Big Bad Mama II" and reunited with Telly Savalas for the TV movie "Kojak: Fatal Flaw" in 1987.
1987: Stillwatch
Angie Dickinson starred in the television movie "Stillwatch" in 1987.
1987: Honorary Doctorate from LAPD
The Los Angeles Police Department bestowed an honorary doctorate upon Angie Dickinson in 1987, to which she quipped, "Now you can call me Doctor Pepper."
1988: Once Upon a Texas Train
Angie Dickinson starred alongside Willie Nelson and a cast of veteran actors in the television Western "Once Upon a Texas Train" in 1988.
1989: Golden Boot Award
Angie Dickinson received a Golden Boot Award in 1989, recognizing her significant contributions to the Western film genre.
1993: Role in "Wild Palms"
Angie Dickinson starred in the miniseries "Wild Palms" in 1993.
1993: Wild Palms and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Angie Dickinson starred in two contrasting roles in 1993: the sadistic sister in Oliver Stone's miniseries "Wild Palms" and a tough spa owner in Gus Van Sant's "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues."
1994: Supporting Role in "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues"
Angie Dickinson had a supporting role in the film "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" in 1994.
1995: Sabrina, The Maddening, and The Don's Analyst
Angie Dickinson appeared in three films in 1995: Sydney Pollack's "Sabrina," the thriller "The Maddening," and the comedy "The Don's Analyst."
1995: Supporting Role in "Sabrina"
Angie Dickinson had a supporting role in the film "Sabrina" in 1995.
1999: Playboy Ranking
In 1999, Angie Dickinson was ranked number 42 on Playboy's list of the '100 Sexiest Stars of the Century'.
2000: Supporting Role in "Pay It Forward"
Angie Dickinson had a supporting role in the film "Pay It Forward" in 2000.
2000: Roles in Pay It Forward and Duets
In 2000, Angie Dickinson portrayed significant roles in two films. She acted as the alcoholic, homeless mother of Helen Hunt's character in 'Pay It Forward' and as the grandmother of Gwyneth Paltrow's character in 'Duets'.
2001: Supporting Role in "Big Bad Love"
Angie Dickinson had a supporting role in the film "Big Bad Love" in 2001.
2001: Cameo in Ocean's 11 Remake
In 2001, Angie Dickinson made a brief cameo in the remake of 'Ocean's 11', which starred George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
2001: Role in Big Bad Love
In 2001, Angie Dickinson played the mother of Arliss Howard's character in the film 'Big Bad Love', which co-starred Debra Winger.
2002: TV Guide Ranking
In 2002, TV Guide ranked Angie Dickinson number three on their list of the '50 Sexiest Television Stars of All Time', following Diana Rigg and George Clooney.
2003: Esquire 70th Anniversary Cover
Britney Spears recreated Angie Dickinson's iconic 1966 Esquire cover pose for the magazine's 70th anniversary issue in 2003.
2004: Participation in Celebrity Poker Showdown and Film Role
In 2004, Angie Dickinson participated in the second season of Bravo's 'Celebrity Poker Showdown'. She also appeared in the comedy 'Elvis Has Left the Building', playing an ex-mechanic and the mother of Kim Basinger's character.
2006: Political Affiliation and Support
In 2006, Angie Dickinson expressed her political affiliation as a Democrat during an NPR interview.
January 4, 2007: Death of Daughter Nikki
On January 4, 2007, Angie Dickinson's daughter Nikki tragically died by suicide.
2009: Final Performance in "Mending Fences"
Angie Dickinson's last performance to date was in the Hallmark Channel film "Mending Fences" in 2009.
2009: Role in Mending Fences
In 2009, Angie Dickinson starred in the Hallmark Channel drama 'Mending Fences', co-starring Laura Leighton. It is her last acting credit to date.
2019: Reflections on Police Woman
In a 2019 interview, Angie Dickinson expressed regret over starring in "Police Woman," citing inadequate pay and limited time for other projects.
2023: Revelation of Affair with Frank Sinatra
In 2023, Angie Dickinson revealed that she had a 20-year on-and-off affair with Frank Sinatra, describing him as the love of her life and incredibly charismatic.
2023: Death of Burt Bacharach
In 2023, Burt Bacharach, Angie Dickinson's ex-husband and renowned composer, passed away.
