Richard Dix
Biography
Richard Dix was a leading man at RKO Radio Pictures from 1929 to 1943, known for his rugged hero image and athletic ability. He starred in the first feature with synchronized score and sound effects, Paramount's Warming Up (1928), and earned an Oscar nomination for his role in Cimarron (1931). A versatile actor who excelled in westerns and mystery thrillers, Dix retired from films in 1947 at age 54.