IVAN DIXON - Legendary Actor & Filmmaker (Interview)

Reelblack's exclusive interview with legendary actor and filmmaker Ivan Dixon. Mr. Dixon, who passed away on March 16, 2008 is best known for his acting performaces in HOGAN'S HEROES, NOTHING BUT A MAN and CAR WASH. He also directed dozens of hours of TV as well as the Blaxploitation classics THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR and TROUBLE MAN. Special thanks to the 2006 Philadelphia Black Film And Media Conference, where he was a guest of honor and this interview was filmed.

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[dadhiltonmps]

3/18/09

Ivan was a Man, nothing less

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[TiminPhoenix]

He still frankly accomplished more with his role at Kinch on Hogan's Heroes than anything else. He was shown as part of a team, intelligent, and the full equal of the other enlisted men, if not actually the 2nd in charge.

[Songsmirth]

@TiminPhoenix I totally agree with you Tim. At the time I was surprised that they let a black person be portrayed for what they should have been all along. I can't remember anyone else, except Ulhura(sp) at the time who were making break throughs as he did. Sorry if he thought it was junk, if he did. He was my favorite of the crew from HH. I always thought he was the cutest. :) Thanks a lot for sharing with us Reel. :) Songs

[seoulkidd1]

r.i.p. bro

[KennyKenz365]

HOGANS HEROES!

[LouElliss]

not to mention  Car Wash

[racourdav]

Ivan Dixon was FINE! Even in the clip, he still looks great I think Nothing But a Man is one of the finest movies ever made. I loved him as Asagai in A Raisin in the Sun and I remember him in Hogan's Hereos. Wish he could have had a more fulfilling career in Hollywood.

[elvis3700]

@electer1776 Well, you know he left the show before it was over. and another black actor took his place, not as the same character though

[electer1776]

Kinda depressing that he did not mention the TV show that made him famous. I found him downright likeable in Hogan's Heroes, and he played a role that elevated African Americans as a knowledgeable tech guy, brave, duty bound and ethical. His depiction of Kinchlow is what makes him famous. I never heard of his other work. Nonetheless, he seemed like a good man.