
Dwight Hicks
Actor · b. 1956 · Mount Holly Township, New Jersey, United States
Dwight Hicks anchored the San Francisco 49ers' legendary secondary during their dynasty years, emerging from humble beginnings to become a four-time Pro Bowl safety and two-time Super Bowl champion. Born April 5, 1956, in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey, Hicks attended Pennsauken High School before starring at the University of Michigan (1975-1978), where he earned All-Big Ten honors in 1976 and 1977, and Second-team All-American recognition in 1977. He gained national attention with outstanding performances in the 1976 Orange Bowl and consecutive Rose Bowl appearances. After playing three games with the Toronto Argonauts in 1978, Hicks signed with the 49ers in 1979 while working in a health food store stockroom in Detroit. He played seven seasons with San Francisco (1979-1985) before finishing his career with the Indianapolis Colts in 1986. Hicks earned four consecutive Pro Bowl selections (1981-1984), won Super Bowls XVI and XIX, and served as defensive captain from 1983-1985. He recorded 32 career interceptions for 602 yards with three touchdowns, plus 14 fumble recoveries. Hicks' strengths defined elite safety play: exceptional ball-hawking instincts (led NFL with 9 interceptions and 239 return yards in 1981), hard-hitting physicality, and inspirational leadership. At just 25 years old in 1981, he led a secondary nicknamed "Dwight Hicks and his Hot Licks" that featured rookies Ronnie Lott, Eric Wright, and Carlton Williamson—making history in 1984 when all four were selected to the Pro Bowl, only the second time an entire secondary received that honor. His greatest moments showcased clutch performance and leadership: (1) Super Bowl XVI—after the 49ers fumbled the opening kickoff, Hicks made a crucial freelance interception at Cincinnati's 5-yard line, returning it 27 yards to set up a touchdown that gave San Francisco a lead they never relinquished in the 26-21 victory; (2) Two-touchdown defensive performance against Washington—Hicks returned a fumble 80 yards for a touchdown and added a 32-yard interception return for a score in a 30-17 victory; (3) The legendary "Remember the feeling" speech—following a heartbreaking 1983 NFC Championship loss to Washington, Hicks delivered an impassioned locker room address that inspired the 1984 49ers to a 15-1 record and Super Bowl XIX championship. After football, Hicks successfully transitioned to a prolific acting career, becoming a sought-after character actor in Hollywood. Relocating to Southern California to devote himself to the craft, he landed roles in major feature films alongside some of cinema's biggest stars, including The Rock (1996) with Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage, Armageddon (1998) with Bruce Willis, Jack (1996) starring Robin Williams and Bill Cosby, and In the Mix (2005). His television résumé spans diverse genres and networks, with memorable appearances on popular shows including How I Met Your Mother, Castle, Body of Proof, Cold Case, The Practice, The X-Files, ER, and The O.C. Hicks also brought his football expertise back to Bay Area audiences as co-host of The Point After, KTVU's highly rated post-game show that aired immediately following 49ers Sunday broadcasts.
Movies14
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Armageddon
1998 · 8.9K votes
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1996 · 5.4K votes
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In The Mix
2005 · 282 votes
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A second-generation immigrant rideshare driver defies his family’s expectations to pursue his childhood love of acting, only to watch his housing security collapse as he chases the dream. As the looming specter of homelessness closes in, he maintains a carefully curated social media persona that hides his growing desperation, navigating the beautiful and brutal realities of a city built on perception. Described as a dramatic odyssey with comedic undertones, the film is a raw, soulful portrait of ambition, identity, and the cost of chasing what you love.
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Cartel War
2012 · 4 votes
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1996 · 2 votes
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2012 · 1 votes
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They Come Knocking
2019 · 94 votes
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2006 · 1 votes
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Patients
2004 · 1 votes
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Holiday for Heroes
2019 · 30 votes
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On the Edge
2002 · 7 votes
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The Wednesday Night Save the World Society
2001 · 1 votes
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2023 · 1 votes
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2005 · 4.2K votes
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1993 · 3.7K votes
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2005 · 6K votes
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The Practice
1997 · 114 votes
TV7.8DramaER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.
ER
1994 · 971 votes
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Scorpion
2014 · 4.2K votes
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The O.C.
2003 · 978 votes
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Body of Proof
2011 · 197 votes
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She Spies
2002 · 29 votes
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2023 · 82 votes
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America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions
2006 · 2 votes
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The Nightmare Room
2001 · 16 votes