Angie Dickinson is an American actress whose beauty is legendary. She gained prominence in the 1950s and 1960s for her work in films and television.
Angie Dickinson was born Angeline Brown on September 30, 1931, in Kulm, North Dakota, USA.
Dickinson began her career in the entertainment industry with film roles. One of her notable early films is “Rio Bravo” (1959), in which she starred alongside John Wayne and Dean Martin.
Angie Dickinson transitioned to television and became known for her role as Sergeant Leann “Pepper” Anderson in the police procedural series “Police Woman,” which aired from 1974 to 1978. Her portrayal of a strong and independent female lead was groundbreaking for its time.
Angie Dickinson has been married four times. Her third husband was composer Burt Bacharach. They were married from 1965 to 1981 and had a daughter together, Nikki Bacharach.
After the tragic death of her daughter Nikki, who struggled with health issues, Angie Dickinson has been involved in advocacy for awareness and research related to Asperger’s syndrome and mental health.