After the United States entered World War One he joined the Marines Corps and served as a Lieutenant in an air force bombing squadron.
Brother of Basil Dickey.
Collaborated with brother-in-law Charles W. Goddard on several successful plays.
Dropped out of college during his junior year to join a vaudeville company.
Sister, Ruth, was married to author Charles W. Goddard.
Stage actor, and screenwriter, playwright, and stage director.
Was a halfback on the famous University of Michigan "a point a minute" football team of 1903 and 1904.