Acting
Dez Dickerson
Born 1955-08-07
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
Dez Dickerson is a musician, composer, and actor. He is best known as Prince's first rhythm guitar player from his first tour until the 1999 album and tour. Dickerson appeared in Prince's movie Purple Rain, leading a competing band at the First Avenue club. Retiring from rock music soon after for religious reasons, Dickerson now composes and performs movie soundtracks.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Dez Dickerson
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Saturday Night Live
1975
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Solid Gold
1980
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The Midnight Special
1972
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Prince: The Hits Collection
1993
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Prince: A Purple Reign
2011
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Prince - The Glory Years
2008
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Prince: 1999 Live In Houston 12-29-82
2019
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Prince - Dirty Mind Paris '81
1981
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Prince - Dirty Mind New York '81
1981
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Prince and the Revolution: The Homecoming
1983
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (11 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Prince: 1999 Live In Houston 12-29-82 | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2019 |
 | Prince: A Purple Reign | Self | Movie | 2011 |
 | Prince - The Glory Years | Self | Movie | 2008 |
 | Prince: The Hits Collection | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1993 |
 | Prince and the Revolution: The Homecoming | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1983 |
| Prince: Capitol Theatre | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1982 | |
 | Prince - Dirty Mind Paris '81 | Self | Movie | 1981 |
 | Prince - Dirty Mind New York '81 | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1981 |
 | Solid Gold | Self | TV Series | 1980 |
 | Saturday Night Live | Self (uncredited) | TV Series | 1975 |
 | The Midnight Special | Self | TV Series | 1972 |