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Dick Powell

Bio: Richard Ewing "Dick" Powell (November 14, 1904 – January 2, 1963) was an American singer, actor, producer, director and studio boss. Born in Mountain View, the seat of Stone County in northern Arkansas, Powell attended the former Little Rock College in the state capital, before he started his entertainment career as a singer with the Charlie Davis Orchestra, based in the midwest
Born: Mon, Nov 14 1904
Birthplace: Mountain View, Arkansas, USA

Death: Wed, Jan 02 1963
Dick Powell is 58 years old
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Poster of The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout
The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout
Dick Powell would have been no older than 58 in The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 2024
Poster of Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Dick Powell would have been no older than 58 in Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 2013
Poster of 42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
Dick Powell would have been no older than 58 in 42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 21 2006
Poster of Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
Dick Powell would have been no older than 58 in Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 21 2006
Poster of Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years
Dick Powell would have been no older than 58 in Television: The First Fifty Years as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Dick Powell would have been no older than 58 in That's Dancing!
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Going Hollywood: The '30s
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Dick Powell would have been no older than 58 in Going Hollywood: The '30s as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Dick Powell would have been no older than 58 in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of It's Showtime
It's Showtime
Dick Powell would have been no older than 58 in It's Showtime as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1976
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Dick Powell would have been no older than 58 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of Ricochet
Ricochet
Dick Powell was 56 in Ricochet as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Who Killed Julie Greer?
Who Killed Julie Greer?
Dick Powell was 56 in Who Killed Julie Greer? as 'Host / Inspector Amos Burke'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Miss Jenny
Miss Jenny
Dick Powell was 55 in Miss Jenny
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 07 1960
Poster of Susan Slept Here
Susan Slept Here
Dick Powell was 49 in Susan Slept Here as 'Mark Christopher'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 1954
Poster of The Bad and the Beautiful
The Bad and the Beautiful
Dick Powell was 48 in The Bad and the Beautiful as 'James Lee Bartlow'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1952
Poster of You Never Can Tell
You Never Can Tell
Dick Powell was 46 in You Never Can Tell as 'Rex Shepherd'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1951
Poster of The Tall Target
The Tall Target
Dick Powell was 46 in The Tall Target as 'John Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1951
Poster of Cry Danger
Cry Danger
Dick Powell was 46 in Cry Danger as 'Rocky Mulloy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1951
Poster of Right Cross
Right Cross
Dick Powell was 45 in Right Cross as 'Rick Garvey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1950
Poster of The Reformer and the Redhead
The Reformer and the Redhead
Dick Powell was 45 in The Reformer and the Redhead as 'Andrew Hale'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1950
Poster of Mrs. Mike
Mrs. Mike
Dick Powell was 45 in Mrs. Mike as 'Sgt. Mike Flannigan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1949
Poster of Rogues' Regiment
Rogues' Regiment
Dick Powell was 44 in Rogues' Regiment as 'Whit Corbett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 1948
Poster of Station West
Station West
Dick Powell was 43 in Station West as 'Lt. John Martin Haven'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1948
Poster of Pitfall
Pitfall
Dick Powell was 43 in Pitfall as 'John Forbes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1948
Poster of To the Ends of the Earth
To the Ends of the Earth
Dick Powell was 43 in To the Ends of the Earth as 'Commissioner Michael Barrows'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1948
Poster of Blow-Ups of 1947
Blow-Ups of 1947
Dick Powell was 43 in Blow-Ups of 1947 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1947
Poster of Johnny O'Clock
Johnny O'Clock
Dick Powell was 42 in Johnny O'Clock as 'Johnny O'Clock'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 1947
Poster of Cornered
Cornered
Dick Powell was 41 in Cornered as 'Laurence Gerard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1945
Poster of Murder, My Sweet
Murder, My Sweet
Dick Powell was 40 in Murder, My Sweet as 'Philip Marlowe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1944
Poster of Meet the People
Meet the People
Dick Powell was 39 in Meet the People as 'William 'Swanee' Swanson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1944
Poster of It Happened Tomorrow
It Happened Tomorrow
Dick Powell was 39 in It Happened Tomorrow as 'Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1944
Poster of True to Life
True to Life
Dick Powell was 39 in True to Life as 'Link Ferris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of Riding High
Riding High
Dick Powell was 38 in Riding High as 'Steve Baird'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1943
Poster of Three Cheers for the Girls
Three Cheers for the Girls
Dick Powell was 38 in Three Cheers for the Girls as 'Singer (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 08 1943
Poster of Happy Go Lucky
Happy Go Lucky
Dick Powell was 38 in Happy Go Lucky as 'Pete Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 04 1943
Poster of Star Spangled Rhythm
Star Spangled Rhythm
Dick Powell was 37 in Star Spangled Rhythm as 'Dick Powell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1942
Poster of In the Navy
In the Navy
Dick Powell was 36 in In the Navy as 'Thomas Halstead'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1941
Poster of Model Wife
Model Wife
Dick Powell was 36 in Model Wife as 'Frederick "Fred" Chambers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1941
Poster of Christmas in July
Christmas in July
Dick Powell was 35 in Christmas in July as 'Jimmy McDonald'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1940
Poster of I Want a Divorce
I Want a Divorce
Dick Powell was 35 in I Want a Divorce as 'Alan MacNally'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1940
Poster of Naughty But Nice
Naughty But Nice
Dick Powell was 34 in Naughty But Nice as 'Professor Donald Hardwick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of Hollywood Hobbies
Hollywood Hobbies
Dick Powell was 34 in Hollywood Hobbies as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1939
Poster of Breakdowns of 1938
Breakdowns of 1938
Dick Powell was 34 in Breakdowns of 1938 as 'Elly Jordan (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1938
Poster of Going Places
Going Places
Dick Powell was 34 in Going Places as 'Peter Mason'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1938
Poster of Hard to Get
Hard to Get
Dick Powell was 33 in Hard to Get as 'Bill Davis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1938
Poster of Cowboy from Brooklyn
Cowboy from Brooklyn
Dick Powell was 33 in Cowboy from Brooklyn as 'Elly Jordan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1938
Poster of Hollywood Hotel
Hollywood Hotel
Dick Powell was 33 in Hollywood Hotel as 'Ronnie Bowers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1938
Poster of Breakdowns of 1937
Breakdowns of 1937
Dick Powell was 33 in Breakdowns of 1937 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1937
Poster of Varsity Show
Varsity Show
Dick Powell was 32 in Varsity Show as 'Charles 'Chuck' Daly'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1937
Poster of The Singing Marine
The Singing Marine
Dick Powell was 32 in The Singing Marine as 'Bob Brent'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 03 1937
Poster of On the Avenue
On the Avenue
Dick Powell was 32 in On the Avenue as 'Gary Blake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1937
Poster of Gold Diggers of 1937
Gold Diggers of 1937
Dick Powell was 32 in Gold Diggers of 1937 as 'Rosmer Peck'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 1936
Poster of Stage Struck
Stage Struck
Dick Powell was 31 in Stage Struck as 'George Randall'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1936
Poster of Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Dick Powell was 31 in Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1) as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1936
Poster of Hearts Divided
Hearts Divided
Dick Powell was 31 in Hearts Divided as 'Jerome Bonaparte'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1936
Poster of Colleen
Colleen
Dick Powell was 31 in Colleen as 'Donald Ames'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1936
Poster of One And One Is One
One And One Is One
Dick Powell was 31 in One And One Is One as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1936
Poster of A Dream Comes True
A Dream Comes True
Dick Powell was 31 in A Dream Comes True as 'Himself (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1935
Poster of Things You Never See on the Screen
Things You Never See on the Screen
Dick Powell was 31 in Things You Never See on the Screen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1935
Poster of Thanks a Million
Thanks a Million
Dick Powell was 30 in Thanks a Million as 'Eric Land'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1935
Poster of Shipmates Forever
Shipmates Forever
Dick Powell was 30 in Shipmates Forever as 'Richard 'Dick' Melville III'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1935
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Dick Powell was 30 in A Midsummer Night's Dream as 'Lysander'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1935
Poster of Page Miss Glory
Page Miss Glory
Dick Powell was 30 in Page Miss Glory as 'Bingo Nelson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1935
Poster of Broadway Gondolier
Broadway Gondolier
Dick Powell was 30 in Broadway Gondolier as 'Richard 'Dick' Purcell, aka Ricardo Purcelli'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 1935
Poster of Gold Diggers of 1935
Gold Diggers of 1935
Dick Powell was 30 in Gold Diggers of 1935 as 'Dick Curtis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1935
Poster of Flirtation Walk
Flirtation Walk
Dick Powell was 30 in Flirtation Walk as 'Dick "Canary" Dorcy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1934
Poster of Happiness Ahead
Happiness Ahead
Dick Powell was 29 in Happiness Ahead as 'Bob Lane'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1934
Poster of Dames
Dames
Dick Powell was 29 in Dames as 'Jimmy Higgens'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of Studio Highlights
Studio Highlights
Dick Powell was 29 in Studio Highlights as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1934
Poster of Twenty Million Sweethearts
Twenty Million Sweethearts
Dick Powell was 29 in Twenty Million Sweethearts as 'Buddy Clayton'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1934
Poster of Wonder Bar
Wonder Bar
Dick Powell was 29 in Wonder Bar as 'Tommy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 1934
Poster of And She Learned About Dames
And She Learned About Dames
Dick Powell was 29 in And She Learned About Dames as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 27 1934
Poster of Hollywood Newsreel
Hollywood Newsreel
Dick Powell was 29 in Hollywood Newsreel as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1934
Poster of Convention City
Convention City
Dick Powell was 29 in Convention City as 'Jerry Ford'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1933
Poster of College Coach
College Coach
Dick Powell was 28 in College Coach as 'Phil "Sarge" Sargeant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1933
Poster of Footlight Parade
Footlight Parade
Dick Powell was 28 in Footlight Parade as 'Scotty Blair'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1933
Poster of Gold Diggers of 1933
Gold Diggers of 1933
Dick Powell was 28 in Gold Diggers of 1933 as 'Brad Roberts'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1933
Poster of 42nd Street
42nd Street
Dick Powell was 28 in 42nd Street as 'Billy Lawler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1933
Poster of The King's Vacation
The King's Vacation
Dick Powell was 28 in The King's Vacation as 'John Kent'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1933
Poster of The Road Is Open Again
The Road Is Open Again
Dick Powell was 28 in The Road Is Open Again as 'The Songwriter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 30 1933
Poster of Just Around the Corner
Just Around the Corner
Dick Powell was 28 in Just Around the Corner as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 17 1933
Poster of Too Busy to Work
Too Busy to Work
Dick Powell was 28 in Too Busy to Work as 'Dan Hardy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1932
Poster of Big City Blues
Big City Blues
Dick Powell was 27 in Big City Blues as 'Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1932
Poster of Blessed Event
Blessed Event
Dick Powell was 27 in Blessed Event as 'Bunny Harmon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1932

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show
Dick Powell was 56+ in The Dick Powell Show as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of The DuPont Show of the Week
The DuPont Show of the Week
Dick Powell was 56+ in The DuPont Show of the Week as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Dick Powell was 54+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson as 'Paul Martin, Dr. Timothy McVey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Dick Powell was 52+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell was 51+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Dick Powell was 49+ in Climax! as 'Philip Marlowe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Dick Powell was 47+ in This Is Your Life as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Dick Powell was 47+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Willie Dante, Eddie White, US Marshal Philip Dana, Burt Stroude, Graham, Mike Donegan, Paul, Dan, Dan Hodges, Dave Robinson, Fred, Chris, Eddie, Jeff, Dave, Capt. Avery, Andrew, Will Sonnett, Fleet Mason, Grover Doane, Steve, Priest, Philip Benton, Dan Matson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Dick Powell was 45+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Self - Intermission Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Dick Powell was 45+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest, Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards
Dick Powell was 44+ in The Emmy Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Dick Powell was 43+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948