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James Dixon(1937-2024)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
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James Dixon in God Told Me To (1976)
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James Dixon was born on 6 March 1937 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for It's Alive (1974), It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987) and It Lives Again (1978). He was married to Margaret Mary Gibney. He died on 5 February 2024 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
BornMarch 6, 1937
DiedFebruary 5, 2024(86)
BornMarch 6, 1937
DiedFebruary 5, 2024(86)
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Known for

It's Alive (1974)
It's Alive
5.8
  • Lt. Perkins
  • 1974
It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987)
It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
4.9
  • Lt. Perkins
  • 1987
It Lives Again (1978)
It Lives Again
5.2
  • Det. Lt. Perkins
  • 1978
Is There Sex After Death? (1971)
Is There Sex After Death?
4.8
  • Richard M. Nixon(as Jim Dixon)
  • 1971

Credits

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Actor

  • David Czarra Giuntoli in Grimm (2011)
    Grimm
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Uniform
    • 2012
  • The Snake (2008)
    The Snake
    5.3
    • Thug
    • 2008
  • Johnny Kim in Raspberry & Lavender (2004)
    Raspberry & Lavender
    6.4
    • Jim Carson
    • 2004
  • Like Father (2001)
    Like Father
    6.8
    • Barman
    • 2001
  • James Earl Jones, Eric Roberts, and Janine Turner in The Ambulance (1990)
    The Ambulance
    6.0
    • Detective 'Jughead' Ryan
    • 1990
  • Robert Davi and Robert Z'Dar in Maniac Cop 2 (1990)
    Maniac Cop 2
    5.9
    • Range Officer
    • 1990
  • Bette Davis and Barbara Carrera in Wicked Stepmother (1989)
    Wicked Stepmother
    4.0
    • Detective Flynn
    • 1989
  • Maniac Cop (1988)
    Maniac Cop
    6.0
    • Clancy (as Jim Dixon)
    • 1988
  • It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987)
    It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
    4.9
    • Lt. Perkins
    • 1987
  • A Return to Salem's Lot (1987)
    A Return to Salem's Lot
    4.3
    • Rains
    • 1987
  • What's Happening Now! (1985)
    What's Happening Now!
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Robert
    • 1987
  • The Stuff (1985)
    The Stuff
    5.9
    • Postman
    • 1985
  • Q: The Winged Serpent (1982)
    Q: The Winged Serpent
    6.0
    • Lt. Murray
    • 1982
  • Full Moon High (1981)
    Full Moon High
    4.8
    • Deputy - Jack
    • 1981
  • See China and Die (1981)
    See China and Die
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Sweeney
    • 1981

Writer

  • The Maggie Dixon Story (2021)
    The Maggie Dixon Story
    • writer
    • 2021
  • Corey Haim and Cynthia Rothrock in Fast Getaway II (1994)
    Fast Getaway II
    4.6
    Video
    • based on characters created by
    • 1994
  • Corey Haim and Cynthia Rothrock in Fast Getaway (1991)
    Fast Getaway
    5.4
    Video
    • written by
    • 1991
  • A Return to Salem's Lot (1987)
    A Return to Salem's Lot
    4.3
    • screenplay by
    • 1987
  • Territorial Men (1976)
    Territorial Men
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1976
  • Brenda Vaccaro in Sara (1976)
    Sara
    6.7
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1976
  • Your Three Minutes Are Up (1973)
    Your Three Minutes Are Up
    6.2
    • written by
    • 1973

Producer

  • The Healing Chamber
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 2002
  • Unlawful Passage (1994)
    Unlawful Passage
    4.9
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • Hidden Obsession (1993)
    Hidden Obsession
    4.4
    • executive producer
    • 1993
  • Hell Up in Harlem (1973)
    Hell Up in Harlem
    5.9
    • associate producer (as Jim Dixon)
    • 1973
  • Fred Williamson and Gloria Hendry in Black Caesar (1973)
    Black Caesar
    6.4
    • associate producer
    • 1973

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It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
Trailer 0:36
It's Alive III: Island of the Alive

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Jim Dixon
  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • March 6, 1937
    • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • February 5, 2024
    • Santa Monica, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Margaret Mary Gibney1965 - February 5, 2024 (his death, 3 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Has three children, Jamie, Julie, and Maggie.
  • Trademark
    Frequently Cast by B-Movie Directors Larry Cohen and William Lustig

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