Dick Powell
Biography
Richard Ewing "Dick" Powell was a versatile American actor, singer, producer, and director who transitioned from musical comedy to hardboiled leading man roles. He made his film debut in Blessed Event (1932) and went on to star in movie musicals like 42nd Street and Footlight Parade. Later, he successfully reinvented himself as a dramatic actor with films noir like Murder, My Sweet (1944) and Cornered (1945).