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David Dalton(1942-2022)

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David Dalton
David Dalton was born on 15 January 1942 in London, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for James Dean: A Portrait (1995), Forever James Dean (1988) and The Best of the Wurst (2016). He was married to Coco Pekelis. He died on 11 July 2022 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornJanuary 15, 1942
DiedJuly 11, 2022(80)
BornJanuary 15, 1942
DiedJuly 11, 2022(80)
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Known for

Sal Mineo in James Dean: A Portrait (1995)
James Dean: A Portrait
7.4
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1995
Forever James Dean (1988)
Forever James Dean
6.6
  • Additional Crew
  • 1988
The Best of the Wurst (2016)
The Best of the Wurst
Short
  • Green
  • 2016
Festival Express (2003)
Festival Express
7.5
  • Self - Interviewee
  • 2003

Credits

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Writer

  • Real James Dean
    8.3
    Video
    • Writer
    • 2006
  • Sal Mineo in James Dean: A Portrait (1995)
    James Dean: A Portrait
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1995

Actor

  • The Best of the Wurst (2016)
    The Best of the Wurst
    Short
    • Green
    • 2016

Additional Crew

  • Forever James Dean (1988)
    Forever James Dean
    6.6
    • consultant
    • 1988

Personal details

  • Born
    • January 15, 1942
    • London, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 11, 2022
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Coco Pekelis1978 - July 11, 2022 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Toby Dalton
  • Parents
      John Dalton
  • Relatives
    • Joanna Pettet(Cousin)

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    Founding Editor of Rolling Stone magazine.

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