James Dickey

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 ForWriting
• Born2 February 1923 (age 102)
• Place of BirthAtlanta, Georgia, USA