Angie Dickinson’s life and career have been marked by both success and personal challenges.
Born Angelene Brown on September 30, 1931, in Kulm, North Dakota, she moved with her family to California at age ten. Angie excelled academically and worked various jobs before her big break in Hollywood. Her career skyrocketed with roles in films like “Rio Bravo” and TV series like “Police Woman,” which earned her a Golden Globe and made her a household name.
Despite her professional achievements, Angie’s personal life was tumultuous. She married football player Gene Dickinson but divorced amid rumors of affairs with high-profile figures, including Frank Sinatra and President John F. Kennedy. Her second marriage to composer Burt Bacharach was strained, largely due to the challenges faced by their daughter, Nikki, who was born prematurely and later diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Nikki’s condition placed a significant emotional burden on Angie, who prioritized her daughter’s needs over her career. Tragically, Nikki took her own life in 2007, a devastating blow that led Angie to step back from the spotlight. Throughout her life, Angie has been linked to several Hollywood stars but maintained that Frank Sinatra was the love of her life. Their two-decade-long on-and-off romance began when they met on the set of the “Colgate Comedy Hour.”
Despite their mutual admiration and undeniable chemistry, Angie was reluctant to marry Sinatra due to his late-night lifestyle and her respect for his ex-wife, Nancy. Sinatra married others, and Angie eventually wed Burt Bacharach, but she confessed that Burt never truly loved her. Angie’s lasting affection for Sinatra persisted even after their affair ended, describing him as extraordinarily talented and the love of her life. Now retired and living in Beverly Hills, Angie Dickinson remains a beloved Hollywood icon, remembered for her talent, beauty, and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.