Dale Dickey
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1961-09-29
    • Born Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
  • Also Known As:

    데일 딕키

Dale Dickey

Dale Dickey is an American character actress renowned for her compelling portrayals in both film and television. Born Diana Dale Dickey on September 29, 1961, in Knoxville, Tennessee, she began her acting career in theater, performing in productions like the 1989 Broadway version of The Merchant of Venice and revivals of A Streetcar Named Desire and Sweeney Todd. She is a two-time Ovation Award recipient for her stage work in Los Angeles . Dickey made her screen debut in 1995 and has since appeared in over 60 films and television series. Her breakthrough came with the 2010 film Winter’s Bone, where she portrayed Merab, earning her the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female . Other notable film roles include Changeling (2008), Super 8 (2011), Iron Man 3 (2013), Hell or High Water (2016), and Leave No Trace (2018). On television, she has had recurring roles in My Name Is Earl (2005–09), Breaking Bad (2009), True Blood (2012–13), Justified (2014), and Claws (2017–22). In 2022, Dickey took on her first leading role in the romantic drama A Love Song, portraying Faye, a widow reconnecting with a childhood friend. The performance garnered critical acclaim, earning her the Chlotrudis Award for Best Actress and nominations for the Independent Spirit Award and Gotham Independent Film Award for Outstanding Lead Performance . Dickey's recent work includes the 2023 Canadian thriller The G, where she stars as Ann Hunter, a grandmother seeking revenge. The film premiered at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival and was recognized with a Special Jury Prize for Best Director at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival . A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Dickey was honored with an honorary Master of Fine Arts degree in 2015 and delivered the commencement address to the university's graduates.

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