Biography
James Dickey (1923–1997) was an American poet, novelist and screenwriter. He published several volumes of poetry, including Into the Stone and Other Poems (1960) and Drowning with Others (1962), before the release of his debut novel Deliverance in 1970.
Dickey wrote the screenplay for the 1972 film adaptation of Deliverance, directed by John Boorman. He also appeared in the film in a cameo role as a sheriff. The novel and film brought him widespread recognition.
