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Dick Powell

Dick Powell

Director & actor · born 14 November 1904 · Mountain View, Arkansas, USA

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. He recorded a number of records with Davis and on his own, for the Vocalion label in the late 1920s.

Where to start: The Bad and the Beautiful (1952).

As director 7

As actor 87

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Dick Powell movie?

By viewer score, The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) at 7.3/10.

What are Dick Powell’s most popular movies?

The Bad and the Beautiful, Murder, My Sweet, 42nd Street.

How many movies has Dick Powell made?

94 films on TMDB, 7 as director, 87 as actor.

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