- Born
- 14 November 1904
Mountain View - Died
- 3 January 1963
West Los Angeles - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1930–
- Record labels
- Bell Records
Biography
Dick Powell was a jazz musician who played piano and voice. Dick Powell was born on 14 November 1904 in Mountain View and died on 3 January 1963 in West Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under big band music. Record labels: Bell Records. Honours include Trustees Award (1963), Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame (1996) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Richard Ewing Powell (November 14, 1904 – January 2, 1963) 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.
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Awards
- 1963 Trustees Award
- 1996 Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Dick Powell play?
Dick Powell is known for playing piano and voice.
When and where was Dick Powell born?
Dick Powell was born 14 November 1904 in Mountain View.
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