Jonathan Dickson
{{short description|American actor|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{BLP sources|date=July 2014}}
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|birth_place = Anderson, South Carolina, U.S.
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|occupation = Actor
|years_active = 1997–present
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|website = http://www.jonathandickson.net
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Jonathan Macgregor Dickson (born July 26, 1974) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Professor Blackjack (Edward O. Thorp) on the History Channel's Breaking Vegas series. He has also appeared in such shows as 30 ROCK and Boardwalk Empire. He can be seen shag dancing next to Rachel McAdams and James Marsden in the romantic drama, The Notebook.
Personal life
Dickson was born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina, the son of John and Sandra Dickson, and the brother of Jennifer Dickson Meeks and Jason Dickson. He attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, and graduated with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry.
Career
Dickson played Dr. Edward O. Thorp in Breaking Vegas.{{Cite web|url = https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0532101/|title = History Channel-Breaking Vegas-Professor Blackjack|date = 2005-03-08|accessdate = |website = IMDB|publisher = |last = |first = }} In 2009, he was cast on 30 ROCK, and in 2011 began acting in Boardwalk Empire.{{Cite web|url = http://www.crescentmag.com/2011/11/14/jonathan-dickson/|title = Boardwalk Empire Crescent|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }} In 2012, he played himself on the Bravo reality show, Love Broker.{{Cite web|url = http://www.crescentmag.com/2012/03/15/bravo-anderson-native-to-appear-on-new-reality-show/|title = Love Broker|date = 2012-03-15|accessdate = |website = Crescent Magazine|publisher = |last = |first = }} Currently, he is performing standup comedy.
Filmography
= Film and television =
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!Year !Title !Role ! class="unsortable" |Notes |
| 2014
| Redemption of the Commons | Blane Fox |VIEW Digital Media |
| 2012
| Himself |Bravo Reality Show |
| 2011
| Nucky Thompson's Delivery Man |HBO |
| 2009
| 30 Rock | News Anchor |NBC/Universal |
| 2008-09
| Wisdom Tree | Jimmy/Greg |5 Episodes |
| 2005
| Edward O. Thorp (Lead) |History Channel |
| 2004
| A Soldier |Avery Pix |
= Theatre =
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! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |
| 2008
| Teenage Chronicles (musical) | Dad | Roy Arias Theatre |
| 2007
| I (Heart) U.S. | Chimney | Woolly Mammoth Theatre |
| 2007
| American Actor | Various Characters | The Players Club |
| 2004
| Neckface & the GetAlong Gang | Various Characters | Chicago City Limits |
| 1998
| T.H.E. Club | Chief Seattle (Lead) | Baker's of Boston |
| 1997
| The Judge | Electric City Playhouse |
| 1996
| A Shark | Town Theatre |
| 1995
| Firebird | The Priest | The Koger Center |
| 1994
| Petrushka | King's Honor Guard | Little Theatre |
| 1993
| River Place Arts Festival |
| 1992
| Friedrich Von Trapp | River Place Arts Festival |
| 1991
| The Mayor | Ross Touring Company |
Awards and nominations
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!Year !Award ! class="unsortable" |Category ! class="unsortable" |Work ! class="unsortable" |Result |
| 2001
| STAR Award | Best Promo | Rookie Award |{{won}} |
| 2002
| STAR Award | Best Public Service Announcement | Remember the Dream |{{won}} |
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.jonathandickson.net}}
- {{IMDb name|1844414}}
- [http://www.bravotv.com/love-broker/season-1/episode-3-jonathan-and-jamie-having-faith-in-love Love Broker Episode]
- [http://www.gototeam.com/2007/jonathan-dickson-stars-in-history-channel-breaking-vegas/ Breaking Vegas Article]
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Category:University of South Carolina alumni
Category:People from Anderson, South Carolina
Category:Male actors from South Carolina
Category:American male stage actors
Category:20th-century American male actors
Category:21st-century American male actors