Dale Midkiff as Robert Lee
Dale Midkiff was born in Salisbury, Maryland on July 1, 1959. He was raised around Baltimore and in Chance, Maryland. His grandfather, Captain Vernon Jones, was the captain of an oyster boat as was his father and his father before him. His grandmother, Marcella Jones, was a teacher. He has six brothers and one sister. He considers his family the salt of the earth.

Mr. Midkiff has been a member of the Screen Actors Guild for 21 years. He has played leading roles in films, MOW'S, series, and mini-series. Most notably, "Elvis and Me," "Time Trax," "The Magnificent Seven," "Pet Sematary," and "Love Comes Softly" ...for which he won The Grace Award and Camie Award.

His performance in "Debating Robert Lee" is an homage to the teacher who made the greatest difference in his life, Mr. George Greene, who is still teaching and is one of Mr. Midkiff's oldest and dearest friends.

"Every child deserves a mentor - a guiding light - it can make a world of difference."

Mr. Midkiff is married and has three children.