Ivan Dixon
American actor, director, producer (1931–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ivan Nathaniel Dixon III (April 6, 1931 – March 16, 2008) was an American actor, director, and producer best known for his series role in the 1960s sitcom Hogan's Heroes, and for his starring roles in the 1964 independent drama Nothing But a Man and the 1967 television film The Final War of Olly Winter. In addition, he directed many episodes of television series.
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Born | Ivan Nathaniel Dixon III (1931-04-06)April 6, 1931 New York City, U.S. |
Died | March 16, 2008(2008-03-16) (aged 76) |
Alma mater | North Carolina Central University |
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Years active | 1957–1991 |
Spouse | Berlie Ray Dixon (m.1954) |
Children | 4 |
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Active in the civil rights movement from 1961, Dixon served as a president of Negro Actors for Action.[1][2]