Afro-American actor, producer, and director Ivan Dixon was mostly recognized for his portrayal as the United States army air Forces staff sergeant Kinchloe on the popular . At the age of 76, the late celebrity passed away on 16 March 2008. 

Early Life and Wiki: Ivan Dixon

Born as Ivan Nathaniel Dixon III in Harlem, New York, United States on April 6, 1931, with Aries' birth sign. He belonged to American nationality and Afro-American ethnic background.

Ivan Dixon grew up in a family that was the owner of a grocery store. He lived along with the Hines brothers, Maurice, and Gregory in the brownstone street in Harlem on the same block alongside Josh White and Ralph Ellison.

He got his graduation from the Lincoln Academy in Gaston County and later earned a degree in theatre from the prestigious University of North Carolina Central. 

Ivan Dixon: Film and Directing Career

Actor Dixon started his career by appearing on Boardway in Willian Saroyan's . He also appeared in 1959 Lorraine Hansberry's

Dixon was also cast in two episodes of the horror, fantasy series He also played a key supporting role in the drama, crime series alongside actors Chris Pine, India Eisley, Golden Brooks, and more.

Later, he got an Emmy Award nomination for an outstanding single performance by an actor in a leading role in the drama

Moving on, Ivan worked as a television director from 1970-1993 on series such as ,  , , , and .