Jonathan Dickson

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. In 2009, he was cast on 30 ROCK, and in 2011 began acting in Boardwalk Empire. In 2012, he played himself on the Bravo reality show, Love Broker. Currently, he is performing standup comedy.

Filmography

Film and television YearTitleRoleNotes 2014 Redemption of the Commons Blane FoxVIEW Digital Media 2012 Love Broker HimselfBravo Reality Show 2011 Boardwalk Empire Nucky Thompson's Delivery ManHBO 2009 30 Rock News AnchorNBC/Universal 2008-09 Wisdom Tree Jimmy/Greg5 Episodes 2005 Breaking Vegas Edward O. Thorp (Lead)History Channel 2004 The Notebook A SoldierAvery Pix

Theatre YearTitleRoleNotes 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 Inherit the Wind The Judge Electric City Playhouse 1996 West Side Story A Shark Town Theatre 1995 Firebird The Priest The Koger Center 1994 Petrushka King's Honor Guard Little Theatre 1993 The Wizard of Oz The Scarecrow River Place Arts Festival 1992 The Sound of Music Friedrich Von Trapp River Place Arts Festival 1991 Pied Piper of Hamelin The Mayor Ross Touring Company

Awards and nominations Year AwardCategoryWork Result 2001 STAR Award Best Promo Rookie Award 2002 STAR Award Best Public Service Announcement Remember the Dream