 Dwayne Hickman -
Known to millions of his fans as the star of the classic television series, "The Many
Loves Dobie Gillis", Dwayne Hickman became the hero and spokesman to the Baby
Boomer Generation. A show business veteran of more than sixty years, Hickman made
his film debut at the age of six as an extra in the film classic, "The Grapes of Wrath" and
grew up working with many of the stars of Hollywood's "Golden Era". As a teen he starred
in his first television series, "The Bob Cummings Show", where he honed his comedic
skills under the watchful eyes of comedy greats George Burns and Jack Benny. Five years
later he would land the starring role in his own series, "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis".
During the years after "Dobie" Dwayne Hickman resumed his film career, starring in
several "Beach Party" movies which have become cult classics. He also starred in the
Academy Award winning comedy western, "Cat Ballou" which has been re-released on
DVD featuring Dwayne Hickman's commentary on the making of the film. In the 1970's,
after a brief stint as Entertainment Director at Howard Hughes' Landmark Hotel in Las
Vegas, Hickman joined the corporate ranks as a network executive with CBS Television
for ten years then went on to direct half -hour comedies and return to acting.
A critically
acclaimed artist, Hickman's oil paintings and limited editions prints are represented in
galleries around the country. His signature use of vibrant colors and exquisite detail have
become his trademark. Hickman's best selling autobiography, "Forever Dobie...The Many
Lives of Dwayne Hickman" chronicles this multi- talented celebrity's career.
Dwayne Hickman's "Boomer"fans are now heading many of America's largest
corporations and they are turning to this popular celebrity and television icon to
entertain at their business conferences and conventions. As Master of Ceremonies,
Celebrity Guest Speaker, Awards Presenter, greeting clients and staff or presenting
an evening of film clips and Q&A, Dwayne Hickman entertains his audience with his
self-effacing humor and easy charm, making every appearance a memorable event.
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