.jpg) Press photograph of Dick Powell in the NBC Television program The Dick Powell Show Image by NBC Television, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Dick PowellDick Powell Dick Powell American actor (1904–1963) For other people named Richard Powell, see Richard Powell (disambiguation). Richard Ewing Powell (November 14, 1904 – January 2, 1963)[1] was an American actor, singer, musician, producer, director, and studio head. Though he came to stardom as a musical comedy performer, he showed versatility and successfully transformed into a hardboiled leading man, starring in projects of a more dramatic nature. He was the first actor to portray private detective Philip Marlowe on screen. Quick facts Born, Died ... Dick Powell Powell, c. 1961 Born Richard Ewing Powell (1904-11-14)November 14, 1904 Mountain View, Arkansas, U.S. Died January 2, 1963(1963-01-02) (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park Occupations Actor musician… (Source: Wikipedia)
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