Ian Anthony Dale, a proud Asian-American actor, is biracial through his parents Jack and Olga Dale. Learn more about this Minnesota native in this article.
This article covers their ages, jobs, and more.
Who are Ian Anthony Dale’s parents?
Ian Anthony Dale calls Jack Dale and Olga Dale his parents. According to an interview he gave, his parents met in Seattle, Washington, where his mother worked as a nurse and his father played semi-professional hockey for the Seattle Totems.
He grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and left the city for Madison when he was 17. Speaking about his childhood in his hometown, he spoke with Mpls St. Paul.
“I’m glad I grew up in Minnesota, that I grew up in the Midwest, because you just have a different perspective on things,” Ian says. “When you’re in an industry that’s not always friendly and sincere, it’s nice to have your roots in the Midwest. I always remember to be sincere. No matter what environment you’re in, try to model being nice to people and being respectful. I wish our industry had more of that naturally.”
On the other hand, when talking about his parents, Ian said, “I speak skoshe Japanese, a little bit… My mother is Japanese. She tried to teach my sister and I when we were very young… It was really hard to catch up. As an adult, I took extra classes to try to learn the language. It was really hard… [My mother] Olga [has] The name of a strong German woman and she is a cute petite Japanese woman.”
“I think she fits the style and the toughness and I think she’s proud of it,” he concluded. “I was one of the few people of color in elementary school and high school… my brothers and I are all white. We all have the same father but different mothers.”
Ian has now built a long-standing career. As of 2022, some of his notable works are Charmed, Surface, Day Break, The Event, Mortal Combat: Legacy, Murder in the First, Hawaii Five-0, The Walking Dead, And All increase among other things.
Meet Jack Dale, Ian Anthony Dale’s father
Ian Anthony Dale calls Jack Dale his dad. On Father’s Day 2018, he featured his father and son on IG and captioned it, “Three generations. Can’t think of a better way to spend my first #Father’sDay than with the man who showed me the way.”
Meanwhile, a year ago on the same day, he posted another post, in which he wrote, “For teaching me the values of hard work, honesty, integrity, humility, fairness, and compassion. For encouraging me to pursue my passions. For your unwavering love and support. And for providing me with the blueprint on how to be the best dad a son could ever ask for. Forever grateful. Love you, Dad! Happy Father’s Day! #GOAT.”
Jack Dale was born John Byron Dale to Landis Raymond Dale (son of Raymond Dale and Katherine/Catherine Thilgen/Jelgen) and Lois E. Deslauriers (daughter of Zephyr/Ziphyr Joseph Deslauriers and Erna/Enna M. Jeronimus).
In 2022, Jack Dale is 76 years old. He was born in December 1945. He celebrates his birthday on December 19.
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What is Jack Dale’s ethnicity?
Jack Dale is of French-English descent.
Jack Dale was a semi-professional hockey player. Weighing 181 lbs and standing 5’9”, he played for the Johnstone Jets, Johnstown, Pennsylvania from 1967 to 1969 before playing for the Seattle, Totems from 1969 to 1971. Prior to that, he played for the University of Minnesota. Learn more about his hockey career here.
Meet Olga Dale, Mother of Ian Anthony Dale
Olga Dale is the mother of Ian Anthony Dale. She was born in Japan to Felisbino Felix Antonio Guterres (son of Antonio T. Guterres and Amalia/Amelia Marie/Maria Asae) and Beatriz Maria Kinko. Her mother moved to the United States when she was 17 and has lived there ever since.
In February 2022, Olga Dale is 79 years old. She was born in February 1943.
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What is Olga Dale’s ethnicity?
Olga Dale is Japanese American.
Olga Dale has been in the nursing profession for over 50 years. She is now retired and her LinkedIn states that she last worked at the University of MN Medical Center.
Related FAQs
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Where do Ian Anthony Dale’s parents live now?
In 2022, Ian Anthony Dale’s parents currently live in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
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Are Ian Anthony Dale’s parents still married?
Yes, Ian Anthony Dale’s parents are still married.
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How many children do Ian Anthony Dale’s parents have?
In addition to Ian Anthony Dale, his parents had another son, Sergeant Robert Dale, who worked as a homicide detective for the Minneapolis Police Department.
Ian spoke about his brother to TwinCities.com and shared, “I’ve always been fascinated by his career and what he does. He’s always willing to share his experiences with me, so I can connect directly with the mentality of someone in law enforcement, and that’s invaluable. He’ll also be the first to tell me when I’m doing something wrong. It’s best to ask him first to make sure I’m always doing it right and being honest.”
Robert is 54 years old and married to his wife Lea Erickson.