Dale Raoul, born Karen Dale Raoul, is an American film and television actress perhaps best known for her role as Maxine Fortenberry, mother of Hoyt Fortenberry, on the HBO television series True Blood.

Biography

Raoul has been married to Ray Thompson since June 16, 1986. Thompson is a six-time Emmy Award-winning lighting designer for his work on The Young and the Restless. They are avid supporters of the Los Angeles Opera and various animal shelter and adoption charities. Raoul and Thompson currently reside in Los Angeles, California.